THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 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 2016
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX vehicles due to seats issues. Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash..
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 HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
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