Recall 22V153000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-921.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.