Seat Belts
NHTSA campaign 17V317000 · announced May 11, 2017 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 152 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
The risk
A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.