Thomas Built weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
The short version
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.
THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.
THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED THOMAS BUILT BUSES SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-486.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Thomas Built HDX |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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