THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018) recall — Seats
Daimler recalls 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with S3B wall-mounted seats that may crack during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must get a free mounting bracket fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with S3B wall-mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket could crack during a crash, potentially causing the seat to detach and increase injury risk for occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225373-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225373-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V253000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225373-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-seats-recall-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V253000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V253000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, the wall mounting bracket could crack, causing the seat to become detached from the bus wall. This increases the risk of injury to occupants who are seated in the affected seats.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models are most at risk. The hazard affects occupants during crashes when the seat might detach.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The recall began January 3, 2019, and covers specific models.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule the free mounting bracket installation.
Get Free Mounting Bracket
Dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket at no cost to secure the seat during crashes.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The wall mounting bracket may crack during a crash, causing the seat to detach and increase injury risk for occupants.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats.
What should I do if I have this seat?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free mounting bracket installation from a dealer.
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 18V253000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 18V253000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V253000 (April 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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