Recall 05V392000: 2004–2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Sep 8, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

315vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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