2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses equipped with IMMI-brand seat belts because the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture under load. If the rod fractures during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Owners will be notified and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods at no charge. Affected consumers should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information, and can reference recall number FL-753.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
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."
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