Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V729000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V729000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts Includes 51 affected units, Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. dtna issues owners an interim notification on december 11, 2017. the recall began on may 23, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-753.