NHTSA Recall 22V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V153000; Date: Mar. 11, 2022
a seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
Component: Seats:critical Fasteners
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 539
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx school buses. the passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 210, "seat belt assembly anchorage" and 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
How to Fix:
dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 9, 2022. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-921.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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