NHTSA recall 03E002000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
The defect
School bus warning lamps manufactured prior to december 27, 2002. models numbers: at56ieboarev001, e756ieboarev001, int756ieboa, th756ieboa, th756ieboa-1, at756ieborrev001, e756iebor, e758ieborrev001, int756ebor, th756iebor, th756iebor-1. a static electricity discharge can occur during normal services or handling. this discharge can potentially initiate a chemical reaction of materials within the lamp which could cause the lens to fracture.
The risk
If the lens fractures, it can cause injuries to persons directly in front of it.
The remedy
Sound off will notify its customers and make arrangements to go to the operating facilities and replace the warning lamps free of charge. owner notification began february 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sound off, inc., at 800-338-7337.