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STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V010000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 22,206 THOMAS BUILT MY 2005 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2008. THE LOWER END OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AFT ASSIST HANDRAIL MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEP. |
| Consequence Summary: | IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS DRAWSTRINGS AND STRAPS TO BECOME CAUGHT ON THE HANDRAILS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20041001 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20081124 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 22206 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090414 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090108 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090113 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 84607 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V602000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED BY SILICONE DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING INSULATING DEPOSITS TO BUILD UP OVER TIME PREVENTING THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM OPERATING. |
| Consequence Summary: | INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20050301 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20080531 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 15686 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090318 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20081119 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20081119 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 73422 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V602000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED BY SILICONE DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING INSULATING DEPOSITS TO BUILD UP OVER TIME PREVENTING THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM OPERATING. |
| Consequence Summary: | INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20050301 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20080531 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 15686 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090318 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20081119 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20081119 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 73419 |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V088000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. |
| Consequence Summary: | SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20050706 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20060719 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 760 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20080808 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20080226 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080227 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 403 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 60878 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign No. 07V250000
| Defect 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." |
| Consequence Summary: | THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING OR AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20031201 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20061010 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 7192 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20070810 |
| Recall Initiator: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20070613 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070619 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 301 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 57595 |
STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign No. 07V459000
| Defect Summary: | CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 8, 2006, AND AUGUST 10, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE "PRO LO ROOF HATCH" OPTION NUMBERS D107307001, D107307002, OR D107307003. RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE WAS NOT INSTALLED AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF MOUNTED EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE. |
| Consequence Summary: | IMPROPERLY IDENTIFIED EMERGENCY EXITS MAY HINDER EVACUATION EFFORTS. |
| Corrective Summary: | THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CALL THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20060308 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20070810 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 3581 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20071204 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20070921 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070927 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 217 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 49636 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA Campaign No. 07V302000
| Defect Summary: | CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY. |
| Consequence Summary: | THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Summary: | FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20020701 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20070703 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 75000 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20080111 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20070716 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070716 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 49588 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V177000
| Defect Summary: | DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. |
| Consequence Summary: | THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective Summary: | DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20050119 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20100416 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 6669 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100430 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100430 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 47986 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V461000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION. |
| Consequence Summary: | A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20041005 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20091125 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 2631 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20091222 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20091201 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20091201 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 27577 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V668000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. |
| Consequence Summary: | A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH MORE ROBUST LINES AND VIBRATION DAMPERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL 1-313-592-3708 OR DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712 FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20040309 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20060818 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 24650 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090309 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20081217 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20081217 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 27319 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V087000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. |
| Consequence Summary: | IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HANDLES WITH A MORE ROBUST HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008, AND NOTIFICATION FOR THE REVISED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19940101 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20080310 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 243435 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20080818 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20080226 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080227 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 7509 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign No. 07V212000
| Defect Summary: | CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2003 TO MAY 18, 2007. THE EXTERNAL WARNING LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSES WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S INPUT. |
| Consequence Summary: | FAILURE OF THE EXTERNAL WARNING LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON DURING THE LOADING OR UNLOADING PROCESS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A STUDENT BEING STRUCK BY A PASSING MOTORIST WHILE BOARDING OR EXITING THE BUS. |
| Corrective Summary: | FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20031201 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20070518 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 9970 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20080121 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20070518 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070518 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 3692 |
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