NHTSA recall 07V212000
Exterior lighting
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported May 18, 20079,970 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-496Built Dec 1, 2003 – May 18, 2007
The defect
Certain 2005 through 2008 thomas built saf-t-liner C2 school buses manufactured from december 1, 2003 to may 18, 2007. the external warning lights may stop functioning unexpectedly if the front entrance door closes without the driver's input.
The risk
Failure of the external warning lights to remain on during the loading or unloading process could possibly result in a student being struck by a passing motorist while boarding or exiting the bus.
The remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.