Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx — 13V537000
NHTSA ID
13V537000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Hdx
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-10-30
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
328
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-650
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Model Years: 2013