Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 07V212000
NHTSA ID
07V212000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-05-18
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
9,970
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-496
Summary
CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2003 TO MAY 18, 2007. THE EXTERNAL WARNING LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSES WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S INPUT.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE EXTERNAL WARNING LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON DURING THE LOADING OR UNLOADING PROCESS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A STUDENT BEING STRUCK BY A PASSING MOTORIST WHILE BOARDING OR EXITING THE BUS.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2008