SeatsRecall 18V-561 · 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-561 covers 33 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V561000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 6, 2016 to June 4, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.