Recall 17V314000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.