Seat beltsRecall 17V-314 · 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-314 covers 46 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.

26%
Vehicles repaired12 of 46 · 2019 Q3
Vehicles affected461 model
ReportedMay 11, 2017Owners notified Feb 6, 2018
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 17V314000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

The risk

A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

26%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q12019 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 28, 2011 to January 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.