Defect Description For Recall
Certain 2002-2005 My Thomas Built Minotour, Conventional, Mvp-Er, Er, Hdx, And Mvp-Ef Model School Buses Manufactured Between January 8, 2002, And March 8, 2005, Equipped With Specialty Mfg “5” Series Stop Arms Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In States Other Than The Following States: Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, And The District Of Columbia. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Stop Arm Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ER
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V347000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
For Those Buses Operated In Or Near Any Of The States Listed Above, Thomas Built Is Encouraging The Bus Owners To Obtain The Replacement Switch. For Those Buses Operated In The Warmer States, Dealers Will Replace The Switch Upon Owner Request. For Those Customers Who Request The Remedy, Thomas Built Will Replace The Original Switch With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected. The Recall Began On September 14, 2005. Owners May Contact Thomas Built’S Customer Support Office At 336-889-4871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20020108
End Of Manufacture
20050308
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5954
Date Owners Notified
20050914
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050803
Make Campaign Number
FL-454