2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall - Campaign #06V085000

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2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 RECALL - #06V085000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE

CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AIR OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH A ONE VALVE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND PARK BRAKE RELEASE INTERLOCK MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 17, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 20, 2006. AT HIGHER VEHICLE LOADS, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT FULLY APPLY.

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Vehicle 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC Manufactured between 6/17/2004 - 2/20/2006 Recalled on 3/29/2006 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC Owners Notified on 5/12/2006 # Affected 250 Recalled for PARKING BRAKE Description CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AIR OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH A ONE VALVE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND PARK BRAKE RELEASE INTERLOCK MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 17, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 20, 2006. AT HIGHER VEHICLE LOADS, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT FULLY APPLY. Consequences A BUS MAY ROLL IF THE DRIVER RELEASES THE SERVICE BRAKES BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKES FULLY APPLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURE PASSENGERS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUS. Corrective action FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO FL-472.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. See also 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY