THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
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