Recall 18V192000
SEATS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 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.