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NHTSARecalled Mar 11, 2022 · #22V153000

Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice