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

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on September 8, 2005. It covers about 315 vehicles.

vehicles affected
315
reported
Sep 8, 2005
owners notified
Apr 3, 2006

Structure: body

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 05V392000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V392000

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

Yes. Recall 05V392000, reported on September 8, 2005, covers about 315 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V392000?

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.

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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