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2012-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: seats

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 30, 2013. It covers about 328 vehicles.

vehicles affected
328
reported
Oct 30, 2013
owners notified
Dec 13, 2013

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 number 13V537000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V537000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX seats?

Yes. Recall 13V537000, reported on October 30, 2013, covers about 328 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V537000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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