Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V058000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 100 affected units, SEAT CUSHION HINGE, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." seat cushion hinge tolerance may allow the cushion to slip laterally causing the latch striker to become disengaged from the seat frame. once the seat cushion becomes unlatched it can be lifted with less force than required by the standard.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, , 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V058000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Seat cushion hinge

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-571

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." seat cushion hinge tolerance may allow the cushion to slip laterally causing the latch striker to become disengaged from the seat frame. once the seat cushion becomes unlatched it can be lifted with less force than required by the standard.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash or sudden maneuver, the seat cushion may unlatch exposing the seat frame to the vehicle's occupants possibly resulting in injury.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, , 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V058000

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