NHTSA Recall 07V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V250000; Date: Jun. 13, 2007
This could result in fuel spillage during or after a vehicle crash possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 7,192
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2005-2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between December 1, 2003, and October 10, 2006. Fasteners used to secure the fuel tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. Vehicles with missing or improperly installed fuel fill tube mounting bracket fasteners do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-498. 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 10, 2007
Also see: