NHTSA Recall 17V729000: Seat belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V729000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-753 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 17, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.
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 17V729000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016, 2017 |
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.