NHTSA Recall 06V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V496000; Date: Dec. 29, 2006
A non-deploying stop arm may encourage motorists to pass the school bus during pick-up or discharge of children, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Thomas Built Buses C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2
Component: Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 2,108
Recall Summary:
Certain thomas built 2006 and 2007 c2 school buses manufactured between December 21, 2005, and September 4, 2006. The stop arm may not deploy.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall will begin on March 29, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-487. 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: Mar 29, 2007
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