NHTSA Recall 10V486000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V486000; Date: Oct. 14, 2010
The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 294
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from March 17, 2009, through December 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. The weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 24, 2010
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