Recall 10V100000: 2008–2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Mar 16, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

9,588vehicles

Model years

2008–2011

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

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.

Possible consequence

Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C25 complaints
• 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints