NHTSA Recall 18V254000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V254000; Date: Apr. 19, 2018
in the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 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:: 24
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain s3b restraint wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
How to Fix:
dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin june 15, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-769.
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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