Seats may tilt rearward in a crash/fmvss 222
Defect Summary
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."
Safety 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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V843000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V843000?
NHTSA recall 15V843000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 15, 2015. It addresses: Seats may tilt rearward in a crash/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 508 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V843000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-698. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.