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Recall 07V-459: 2006–2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 2007, covering about 3,581 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-459
Report date
Sep 21, 2007
Vehicles affected
3,581
Owners notified
Dec 4, 2007

The problem

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 fix

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.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-510.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER LLC
ComponentStructure
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V459000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-459?

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.

How is recall 07V-459 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.