Recall 13V606000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety Consequence
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT | MINOTOUR |
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT | MINOTOUR |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT | MINOTOUR |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2015 | 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.