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2009-2010 Thomas Built Buses C2, Thomas Built Buses HDX and others recall: school bus stop arm assembly

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 2, 2009. It covers about 2,922 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,922
reported
Oct 2, 2009
owners notified
Feb 3, 2010

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Risk
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V394000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V394000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Thomas Built Buses C2, Thomas Built Buses HDX and others school bus stop arm assembly?

Yes. Recall 09V394000, reported on October 2, 2009, covers about 2,922 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V394000?

Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built 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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