Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V561000 Reported August 23, 2018

Seat mounting foot may detach from floor/fmvss 210

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V561000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL787
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2018
Completion Rate
57.58

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses, equipped with s3b 45" restraint school bus seats. in the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V561000 or campaign FL787.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V561000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V561000?

NHTSA recall 18V561000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on August 23, 2018. It addresses: Seat mounting foot may detach from floor/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 33 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 18V561000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL787. 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.