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- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
- Risk
- A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses may have occupant seat lap belts anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure. The belt may not properly hold a seated occupant in place during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
If your bus is affected, dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage where needed, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America Customer Service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-736. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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