Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2014-2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX school buses with cracked seat frames that may not secure passengers during crashes.
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014-2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX school buses because their passenger seat frames may crack and rotate during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free seat frame repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224407-thomas-built-buses-2019-saf-t-liner-hdx-seats-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224407-thomas-built-buses-2019-saf-t-liner-hdx-seats-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V510000
“Thomas Built Buses 2019 SAF-T-LINER HDX Seats Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224407-thomas-built-buses-2019-saf-t-liner-hdx-seats-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 22V510000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V510000).
The seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue, meaning they might not hold passengers securely during a crash. This could cause passengers to be thrown from the bus or injured more severely.
School bus owners with 2014-2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX models using 39-inch S3C seat frames are most at risk. Drivers and passengers in these buses could face injury if seats crack during a crash.
Check if your bus has 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The recall covers 2014-2023 model years of Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX and EFX school buses.
Call DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange free seat frame repairs with brackets.
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.
The seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue, increasing injury risk during crashes.
Check for 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts on 2014-2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX or EFX school buses.
The recall notice was mailed December 4, 2023, but no specific deadline is stated for repairs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V510000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 22V510000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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