NHTSA Recall 10V487000

Vehicles:  Thomas Built HDX, Thomas Built MVP-EF

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	10V487000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     THOMAS BUILT BUSES / HDX 	    	2010-2011
     THOMAS BUILT BUSES / MVP-EF 	    	2010-2011
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA 	Mfr's Report Date: OCT 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V487000 	
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6
Summary:
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF AND HDX NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.
Consequence:
THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITH OUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED THOMAS BUILT BUSES SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .