Recall 13V537000
SEATS
Report Date
20131030
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.