NHTSA Recall 05V392000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V392000; Date: Sep. 8, 2005
A noncompliance with fmvss 221 may, without warning, result in an increase of a structural collapse of the school bus in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2; 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 315
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between August 2004, and may 5, 2005. There is an excessive gap between adjoining interior panels above the rear right side window which does not conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify it customers and repair the joint by adding a bracket secured with screws and adhesive free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-456. 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: Apr 3, 2006
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