Defect Description For Recall
Certain Thomas Built 2006 And 2007 C2 School Buses Manufactured Between December 21, 2005, And September 4, 2006. The Stop Arm May Not Deploy.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
C2
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V496000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20051221
End Of Manufacture
20060904
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2108
Date Owners Notified
20070329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20061229
Make Campaign Number
FL-487