NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLCReported2022-07-19Affected1,806 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Risk
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →