Defect Description For Recall
Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (Smi) Is Recalling 18,305 000290 Led Light Kits Sold Separately Or Contained In School Bus Stop Arm Assemblies And Sub-Assemblies Manufactured From April 1 Through December 18, 2008, Sold For Use As Replacement Equipment Or Installed As Original Equipment On Various Model School Buses. A Change To The Wire Used In The Led Light Kits May Reduce The EffeCTIve Life Of The Lights Used On The Specialty Brand Stop Arms. The Lights May Stop FunCTIoning Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
SMI
Model Of Vehicle
STOP ARM
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E040000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Led Lights Stop FunCTIoning, Visibility Of A Stopped Bus Would Be Decreased, Possibly Endangering A Child Or Pedestrian To Injury By Passing Vehicles.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will Provide A Remedy Plan And Notification Schedule. The Affected Led Light Kits On The Stop Arms Will Be Replaced Without Charge To The Owners. Owners May Contact Smi Warranty Service At 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20080401
End Of Manufacture
20080831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
18305
Date Owners Notified
20090706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Date Report Received
20090625