NHTSA Recall 17V313000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V313000; Date: May. 11, 2017
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,132
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for the recall is FL-737.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2017
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