Recall 10V100000: 2008–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 16, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 9,588
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury.
The 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V100000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-574
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- May 17, 2010
- Components
- Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology