Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V212000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 12/01/2003 to 05/18/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9970 | 01/21/2008 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/18/2007 | 05/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2005 through 2008 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from december 1, 2003 to may 18, 2007. the external warning lights may stop functioning unexpectedly if the front entrance door closes without the driver's input. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the external warning lights to remain on during the loading or unloading process could possibly result in a student being struck by a passing motorist while boarding or exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-496.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V602000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/01/2005 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 15686 | 03/18/2009 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/19/2008 | 11/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall no. fl-538.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V177000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/19/2005 to 04/16/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6669 | 05/27/2011 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/30/2010 | 04/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V177000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V178000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/20/2010 | 04/05/2010 | Inoperative 8-Way Warning Lamps | 10V100000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet stating they had experienced warning lamps failing upon opening the front entrance door. after completing their evaluation, daimler trucks north america, the parent company of freightliner and thomas built buses, decided to conduct a safety recall to replace the reed switch on the front entrance door with a more robust switch. all repairs will be made by thomas built buses dealers and direct warranty customers. the action taken by daimler and thomas built buses resolves this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||