Recall 07V250000: 2005–2007 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Jun 13, 2007

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

7,192vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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 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."

Possible consequence

This could result in fuel spillage during or after a vehicle crash possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2007 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints