2014–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx: Seats recall
NHTSA campaign 22V510000 · 1,806 units potentially affected · filed Jul 19, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Why it matters
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V510000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL946
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- SEATS; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 1,806
- Report received
- Jul 19, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 4, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023