THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018) recall — Seats
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with S3B 45" seats. Seats may detach in crashes, increasing injury risk. Fix: free washer installation by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with S3B 45" seats. In crashes, these seats could detach from the floor, raising injury risk. Owners must have the seat's mounting foot checked by dealers for a free washer fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225366-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225366-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V561000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Seats Recall: Crash Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225366-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V561000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V561000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, the seat's mounting foot may pull through the bolted joint with the bus floor. This detachment could cause the seat to move independently during impact, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models using S3B 45" seats are most at risk during crashes. Drivers and passengers in these buses could face increased injury risk if seats detach.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. The recall covers 2017-2019 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a dealer visit.
Have Dealer Install Washer
Dealers will install a free washer between the seat's mounting foot and bus floor to prevent detachment.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
In crashes, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint with the bus floor, increasing injury risk for occupants.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus has S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats from 2017-2019 models.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that seat detachment in crashes could increase injury risk, but does not specify a risk of serious injury.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V561000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 18V561000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V561000 (August 23, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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