Recall 05V191000: 2004–2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Apr 29, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

49vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the traffic control devices do not work, a vehicle crash or personal could occur.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner0 complaints