Recall 13V537000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 13V537000. Component: SEATS. 328 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching THOMAS BUILT BUSES from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE | 70 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 52 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2,843 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 25V602000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 |
| 25V604000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 |
| 24V569000 | Aug 1, 2024 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.