Daimler Trucks North America – Incorrect Seat Installation

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.


Report Received Date 10/30/2013
NHTSA ID 13V537000
Consequence Summary In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
Recall Code FL-650
Potentially Affected 328
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V537000)