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Thomas Built Buses recall: Seats

What is wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." seat cushion hinge tolerance may allow the cushion to slip laterally causing the latch striker to become disengaged from the seat frame. Once the seat cushion becomes unlatched it can be lifted with less force than required by the standard.

What could happen

In the event of a crash or sudden maneuver, the seat cushion may unlatch exposing the seat frame to the vehicle's occupants possibly resulting in injury.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on february 15, , 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V058000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 23, 2010
Owners notified
Feb 15, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
100
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Seats
Maker's own recall number
FL-571
Safety standard
FMVSS 222

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-571.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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