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NHTSA Recall 17V314000: Seat belts

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46 vehicles. It affects 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx.

46
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (February 6)
NHTSA campaign17V314000
Manufacturer campaignFL-736
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Report receivedMay 11, 2017
Owner notificationFebruary 6, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

Safety risk

A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the seat belt anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on June 15, 2017. The recall began on February 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.

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 17V314000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2013, 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.