THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX vehicles due to seats issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
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