Safe Fleet | NHTSA Recall #05E038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E038000 by Safe Fleet. Includes 2,680 affected units, REPLACEMENT STOP ARMS MALFUNCTION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Specialty manufacturing (smc) 5-series stops arms manufactured between january 7, 2002, and february 25, 2005, and sold for use as replacement parts for various school buses. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

Smc will notify its customers and repair the stop arms with a replacement switch pack that includes switches that are not as sensitive to extreme cold weather. the recall is expected to begin during may/june 2005. owners may contact smc at customer center at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E038000

Manufacturer: Safe Fleet

Report Received Date: 2005-05-17T00:00:00

Subject: Replacement stop arms malfunction

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,680

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Specialty manufacturing (smc) 5-series stops arms manufactured between january 7, 2002, and february 25, 2005, and sold for use as replacement parts for various school buses. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Consequence Summary: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Corrective Action: Smc will notify its customers and repair the stop arms with a replacement switch pack that includes switches that are not as sensitive to extreme cold weather. the recall is expected to begin during may/june 2005. owners may contact smc at customer center at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05E038000

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