Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-22 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
| Report Received Date | 07/19/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V510000 |
| Consequence Summary | Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on September 16, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated November 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946. |
| Recall Code | FL946 |
| Potentially Affected | 1808 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V510000) |
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