Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX +2 more: Seats

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner Efx · 2016–2017 — about 508 vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational