Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX (2014-2018): Seats
Recall 17V589000 · Sep 21, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
28
vehicles affected
28
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V589000
- Date
- Sep 21, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 28
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014-2018 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2014-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V589000?
2 models: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2014-2018), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2014-2018), about 28 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V589000?
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.
What can happen?
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.