Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, And Minotour School Buses Manufactured August 5, 2013, Through November 15, 2013 And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT
Model Of Vehicle
MINOTOUR
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V606000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Seat Belt Buckles, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To By January 26, 2014. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-385-4357. Dtna’S Number For This Campaign Is Fl-654.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20130805
End Of Manufacture
20131115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
145
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20131129
Make Campaign Number
FL-654
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209