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Recalls for 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

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DEFECT #1 - SEATS


Posted on: 2015-12-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw and saf-t-liner efx school buses manufactured august 19, 2014, to october 22, 2015, and equipped with certain syntec s3b track mounted seats in 30, 36, 39 and 45 widths.  In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward.  As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured from may 1, 2015, through november 16, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms.  The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm.  As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.  

Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on april 11, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or transpec at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-700.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2016-02-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured from october 26, 2010, through december 14, 2015 and built on a gm chassis.  The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.

Consequence
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge.  The recall began on april 18, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-701.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2016-02-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured from october 26, 2010, through december 14, 2015 and built on a gm chassis.  The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.

Consequence
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge.  The recall began on april 18, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-701.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.  This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings.  The platform will be inspected for cracks.  Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on october 10, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.  This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings.  The platform will be inspected for cracks.  Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on october 10, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.  This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings.  The platform will be inspected for cracks.  Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on october 10, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2018-02-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, fs65, and minotour school buses, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers.  These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin march 30, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-759.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2018-03-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour transit buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts.  The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.

Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 26, 2018.  The recall is expected to begin may 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-761.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2017-11-21
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts.  Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture.  As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge.  Dtna issues owners an interim notification on december 11, 2017.  The recall is expected to begin january 15, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-753.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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 school 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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts.  The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.

Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 26, 2018.  The recall is expected to begin may 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-761.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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 school 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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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 9, 2018.  The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #15 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin may 21, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #16 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts.  The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.

Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 26, 2018.  The recall is expected to begin may 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-761.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY


Posted on: 2018-05-11
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift.  The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.

Consequence
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge.  Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on june 19, 2018.  The recall began november 15, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-770.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #18 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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 school 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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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 9, 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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #19 - SEATS


Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #20 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY


Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts.  The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.

Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 26, 2018.  The recall began november 15, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-761.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY


Posted on: 2020-11-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses.  The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.  

Consequence
If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on january 6, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 19, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-868.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY


Posted on: 2020-11-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses.  The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.  

Consequence
If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on january 6, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 19, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-868.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #23 - SEATS


Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats.  The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019.  The recall began june 22, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #24 - SEATS


Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats.  The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019.  The recall began june 22, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.