2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: seats

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on August 23, 2018. It covers about 33 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 33
reported: Aug 23, 2018
owners notified: Oct 17, 2018

Seats

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.

Recall number 18V561000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019

Questions about recall 18V561000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 seats?

Yes. Recall 18V561000, reported on August 23, 2018, covers about 33 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V561000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.

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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