NHTSA Recall 22V153000: Critical fasteners (seats)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 539 vehicles. It affects 2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-921 |
| Component | SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | March 11, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-921.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V153000
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.