THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026