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VehicleNov 29, 2013145 affected

Thomas Built / Thomas Built Buses recall: Seat belts

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What could happen

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V606000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 29, 2013
Owners notified
Not yet
Vehicles or items affected
145
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 5, 2013 to Nov 15, 2013
Part
Seat belts
Maker's own recall number
FL-654
Safety standard
FMVSS 209

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.

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