2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall - Campaign #11V201000

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2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #11V201000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

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Vehicle 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Manufactured between 4/17/2000 - 12/21/2009 Recalled on 3/31/2011 Influenced by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Owners Notified on 5/17/2011 # Affected 6,360 Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Description CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." Consequences INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT LABEL WITH A CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEY MAY REPLACE THE LABEL THEMSELVES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871 TO OBTAIN THE LABEL IF THEY WISH TO AFFIX IT THEMSELVES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 28, 2011. Notes DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-601.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 . See also 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STEERING 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT