Defect Description For Recall
Certain Model 4000 Transpec Safety Cross Air Operated Crossing Arms, And Models 6000, 7000, And 8000 Transpec Safety Stop Air Operated Stop Arms Manufactured Between December 21, 2005, And August 28, 2006 (Excluding Units Manufactured Between April 26 And June 1, 2006) Installed As Original Equipment On Thomas Built And Ic Corporation School Buses And Sold For Aftermarket Replacement Equipment. The Air Supply Fitting May Separate From The Base Plate, Preventing Actuation Air From Reaching The Stop Arm And/Or Crossing Arm. This Condition Will Result In Nondeployment Of The Stop Arm And/Or Crossing Arm During A School Bus Stop To Pick-Up Or Discharge Passengers.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANSPEC
Model Of Vehicle
7000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E090000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Stop Arm Does Not Deploy, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Motorists Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location. If A Crossing Arm Does Not Deploy, A Child May Enter The Drivers Blind Spot In Front Of The Bus, And Be Endangered By The Bus.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built And Ic Corporation Will Notify Owners And Repair The DefeCTIve Stop Arms And/Or Cross Arms Free Of Charge. Transpec Will Notify Owners Who Purchased The Subject Stop Arms And/Or Cross Arms As Aftermarket Equipment And Will Provide Owners Witha Free Repair Kit (P/N 4819-000). Owners Should Contact The Manufacturer Of Their Vehicle(S) Or, For Further Information Owners May Contact Transpec At 586-274-9400. Transpec Will Notify Owners Who Purchased Any Stop Arm/Cross Arm Units And Repair Them Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transpec Worldwide
Start Of Manufacture
20051221
End Of Manufacture
20060828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3278
Date Owners Notified
20070112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transpec Worldwide
Date Report Received
20061102