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- SEATS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
- Risk
- Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
- 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 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and C2 transit buses from model years 2014 through 2018 may be missing a reinforcement bracket on seats that have 3-point seat belts. Without that bracket, a seat may not stay adequately secured.
If a seat is not properly secured, the risk of injury in a crash increases for the people sitting in it. Owners should take this recall seriously for any bus that carries passengers.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-747. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 20142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 20142015201620172018 |