SeatsRecall 17V-589 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-589 covers 28 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V589000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
The risk
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.