NHTSA Recall 22V510000: Mid/rear assembly (seats) and seats
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,806 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V510000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL946 |
| Components | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEATS |
| Report received | July 19, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Safety risk
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.
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 22V510000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.