THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2004-08-13 - 2005-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V191000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-03-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-04-29 | Date Added to Database: 2005-05-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-445 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MY 2004 AND 2005 SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 13, 2004, AND MARCH 1, 2005. DUE TO SOFTWARE COMMUNICATION CONFLICTS, THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SUCH AS THE FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS OR THE STOP SIGNAL ARM MAY NOT WORK OR MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS OF 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, AND STANDARD 131, SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES. |
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Consequence:
IF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES DO NOT WORK, A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. ALL THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND THE BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236. |
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