NHTSA Recall 10V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V100000; Date: Mar. 16, 2010
Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 9,588
Recall Summary:
Dtna has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007, through January 8, 2010. The reed switch used to detect the position of the air operated front entrance door may malfunction causing warning lights and the crossing arm to operate improperly during student loading and unloading.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-574. Owners may also 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: May 17, 2010
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