Daimler Trucks North America – Seats are Missing Reinforcement Bracket

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Report Received Date 09/21/2017
NHTSA ID 17V589000
Consequence Summary Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Recall Code FL-747
Potentially Affected 28
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V589000)