Recall 10V058 covers 100 2011 Thomas Built Buses school buses for seat-cushion latch failure. Free repair at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 100 2011 Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, and Minotour school buses because seat cushion hinge tolerance can let the cushion slide sideways and disengage from the frame. In a crash or sudden maneuver, an unlatched cushion can expose the seat frame to occupants; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seats in the 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, and Minotour use a hinged seat cushion and latch striker to keep the cushion secured to the seat frame. That latch is part of the passenger seating and crash protection system covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. In normal use, the cushion stays locked in place so the seat structure works as designed.
On affected buses, the hinge tolerance leaves too much side-to-side movement in the seat cushion. The cushion can slip laterally far enough for the latch striker to disengage from the seat frame. Once that happens, the cushion is no longer latched and can be lifted with less force than the safety standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is a fit and latch engagement problem, so an owner or fleet operator should not expect a noise, light, or dashboard message before the cushion becomes unlatched.
Who's affected?
Four bus lines are included: Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, and Minotour, all tied to the seat assembly.
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | seat assembly |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | seat assembly |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 100 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
The seat cushion can unlatch during a crash or sudden maneuver, exposing the seat frame to occupants and increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule service and keep passengers out of any seat the dealer identifies as affected. Repair will be free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, or Minotour is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer to schedule the free seat-cushion hinge and latch repair that keeps the cushion secured to the seat frame.
- Bring the recall notice if Daimler Trucks mailed one, or reference recall number 10V058 when you call.
- Keep affected buses out of passenger service until the seat-cushion repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The remedy information names the dealer path, but it does not specify the exact seat hardware operation. Once the repair is available for your bus, a Thomas Built Buses technician will perform the recall repair free of charge. The issue involves the passenger seat cushion hinge and latch striker, so expect the dealer to address the seat cushion latching condition covered by the campaign. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V058?
Recall 10V058 covers 100 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, and Minotour school buses with seat cushions that can unlatch too easily. In a crash or sudden maneuver, the exposed seat frame increases injury risk. Thomas Built Buses dealers perform the repair free of charge.
What should I do if my 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, or Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 10V058. If it is, contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer and ask for the seat cushion latch repair. Reference recall 10V058 when you call, or use 1-800-547-0712 for owner support.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall filing states that Thomas Built Buses dealerships perform this repair free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unlatched seat cushion during a crash or sudden maneuver. If the cushion shifts and lifts, the seat frame becomes exposed to occupants, increasing injury risk. Recall 10V058 addresses the seat cushion hinge and latch condition.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on February 15, 2010. That means owners of included 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Mvp-Ef, Hdx, and Minotour school buses can contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer about completing the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V058000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V058 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V058000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →