Seats: critical fastenersRecall 22V-153 · 2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-153 covers 539 2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-921.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.