NHTSA recall 10V486000
Seats
Thomas Built Buses Hdx and 2 more
Reported Oct 14, 2010294 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICABuilt Mar 17, 2009 – Dec 7, 2009
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner C2 school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. the weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
The risk
The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.