NHTSA Recall 17V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V317000; Date: May. 11, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 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: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 152
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Feb 14, 2018
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