2006-2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: structure
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on September 21, 2007. It covers about 3,581 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,581
- reported
- Sep 21, 2007
- owners notified
- Dec 4, 2007
- related complaints
- 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between march 8, 2006, and august 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers d107307001, d107307002, or d107307003. Retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
- Risk
- Improperly identified emergency exits may hinder evacuation efforts.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336‑889‑4871 or contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V459000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.
2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Questions about recall 07V459000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 structure?
Yes. Recall 07V459000, reported on September 21, 2007, covers about 3,581 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V459000?
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336‑889‑4871 or contact freightliner at 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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