Seat beltsRecall 17V-317 · 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-317 covers 152 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 16% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V317000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school 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.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
16%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.