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NHTSA campaign 17V314000

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V314000

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

Reported 05/11/2017

What can happen

A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Repair

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.

Components

  • Seat belts

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records