NHTSA recall 07V459000
Structure
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
The defect
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.
The risk
Improperly identified emergency exits may hinder evacuation efforts.
The 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.