NHTSA Recall 13V537000: Seats
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 328 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V537000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-650 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 30, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
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 covered by recall 13V537000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.