Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2010 Thomas Built School Buses Manufactured Between March 31, 2008 And February 18, 2009, Equipped With Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (Smi) 000290 Led Light Kits. A Change To The Wire Used In The Led Light Kits May Reduce The EffeCTIve Life Of The Lights Used On The Stop Arms. The Lights May Stop FunCTIoning Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
C2
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V394000
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
Thomas Built Will Notify Owners And Light Kits Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 3, 2010. Owners May Contact Thomas Built At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20080331
End Of Manufacture
20090218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2922
Date Owners Notified
20100203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20091002
Make Campaign Number
FL-562