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VehicleMar 16, 20109,588 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure

What is wrong

Dtna has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007, through january 8, 2010. The reed switch used to detect the position of the air operated front entrance door may malfunction causing warning lights and the crossing arm to operate improperly during student loading and unloading.

What could happen

Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury.

The fix

Dtna will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V100000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 16, 2010
Owners notified
May 17, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
9,588
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
May 10, 2007 to Jan 8, 2010
Part
Structure › Body › Door
Maker's own recall number
FL-574

Notes

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-574.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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