Recall 18V561000
SEATS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2019 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.