NHTSA Recall 17V313000: Seats
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,132 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V313000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-737 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 11, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
Safety risk
Without under-rail washers, 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 replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.
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 17V313000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.