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2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: seats

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 11, 2017. It covers about 22 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22
reported
May 11, 2017
owners notified
Aug 11, 2017

Seats

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
Risk
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.

Recall number 17V312000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V312000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour seats?

Yes. Recall 17V312000, reported on May 11, 2017, covers about 22 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V312000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.

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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