NHTSA Recall 05V387000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V387000; Date: Sep. 6, 2005
Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2; 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,840
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between July 2004 and August 26, 2005. The upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.
How to Fix:
All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on August 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began August 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-457. Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 27, 2005
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