NHTSA recall 17V313000
Seats
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and 1 more
Reported May 11, 20171,132 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-737Built Feb 7, 2013 – Dec 22, 2016
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
The risk
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.