2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2015 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR; 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2014 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR
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Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses school buses (Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour models) manufactured between August 5, 2013, and November 15, 2013, that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. The seat belt buckles have a defect where the latch plate can remain partially engaged after the release button is pressed, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch and potentially hindering exit from the vehicle during an emergency.
To remedy this issue, DTNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-385-4357 and reference campaign number FL-654 to arrange service at a dealer.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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