2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #07V250000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : DELIVERY
CERTAIN MY 2005-2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2003, AND OCTOBER 10, 2006. FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TUBE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUS FLOOR MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. VEHICLES WITH MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FUEL FILL TUBE MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
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| Vehicle |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2003 - 10/10/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/2007 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
8/10/2007 |
| # Affected |
7,192 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2005-2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2003, AND OCTOBER 10, 2006. FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TUBE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUS FLOOR MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. VEHICLES WITH MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FUEL FILL TUBE MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING OR AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-498.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 |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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