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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V729📅 Nov 21, 2017

2016–2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour & 2016–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 + 2 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats 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 buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V729000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-753
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
51
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 23, 2018
Built
Dec 1, 2015 – Feb 2, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V729 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V729?

2016–2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour & 2016–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 + 2 more. 51 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.