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2004-2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: column

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on September 6, 2005. It covers about 1,840 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,840
reported
Sep 6, 2005
owners notified
Aug 27, 2005

Steering: column

What is wrong
Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. The upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.
Risk
Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V387000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V387000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 column?

Yes. Recall 05V387000, reported on September 6, 2005, covers about 1,840 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V387000?

All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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