THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2004: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V392000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-04-03 | 2005-09-08 | 2005-09-09 |
Production Dates: 2004-08-01 - 2005-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-456
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 315
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 517
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
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.
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.
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.
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.
