Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V193000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V193000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats Includes 6 affected units, Seats may Come Loose in a Crash, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats
Defect Summary
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 transit 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.
Corrective Action
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 10, 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.