NHTSA recall 06V496000
Other › School bus stop arm assembly
Thomas Built Buses C2
Reported Dec 29, 20062,108 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-487Built Dec 21, 2005 – Sep 4, 2006
The defect
Certain thomas built 2006 and 2007 C2 school buses manufactured between december 21, 2005, and september 4, 2006. the stop arm may not deploy.
The risk
A non-deploying stop arm may encourage motorists to pass the school bus during pick-up or discharge of children, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall will begin on march 29, 2007. owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.