NHTSA Recall 18V253000: Seats
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,102 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-769 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
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 18V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 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.