Recall 17V312000
SEATS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
Safety Consequence
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.