NHTSA Recall 17V589000: Seats
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V589000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-747 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 21, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Safety risk
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
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 17V589000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 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.