NHTSA Recall 13V537000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 2013-10-30. An estimated 328 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-650
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.