Seat mounting bracket fracture
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses equipped with s3b restraint wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V253000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V253000?
NHTSA recall 18V253000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on April 19, 2018. It addresses: Seat mounting bracket fracture. The recall affects approximately 23,102 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 18V253000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-769. 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.