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- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school 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 anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. 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
Some school buses in this recall have occupant seat lap belts anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure. If a crash occurs, a belt anchored this way may not properly hold the seat occupant in place, which raises the risk of injury.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the seats and modify the belt anchorage if needed. Owners were mailed an interim notice on June 15, 2017, and a second notice will be sent when the remedy is available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017.
If you own or operate one of these buses, contact DTNA 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 and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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