NHTSA Recall 05V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V191000; Date: Apr. 29, 2005
If the traffic control devices do not work, a vehicle crash or personal could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2; 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:
Certain thomas built my 2004 and 2005 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between August 13, 2004, and March 1, 2005. Due to software communication conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may not work or may not work correctly. These buses fail to conform to the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements of 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and standard 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2005. All the owners have been notified and the buses have been repaired.
Recall Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2005
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