NHTSA Recall 17V729000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V729000; Date: Nov. 17, 2017
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 51
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. Dtna issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall is expected to begin January 15, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-753.
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.
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