NHTSA Recall 17V312000: Seats
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2016–2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V312000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-735 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 11, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
Safety risk
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.
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 17V312000
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.