DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND
— Recall Campaign #08V321000
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 8, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH MAXON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. BENDING OCCURS ON THE LOCKING BRACKET ATTACHMENTS AND IN THE RAMP EXTRUSION WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOADING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08V321000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 15, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08V321000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 8, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH MAXON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. BENDING OCCURS ON THE LOCKING BRACKET ATTACHMENTS AND IN THE RAMP EXTRUSION WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOADING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."
- Consequeces:
- INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.
- Corrective action:
- DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
- Notes:
- DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL NO. FL-533.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.