Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V191000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 49 affected units, FMVSS NOS 108 AND 131/SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain thomas built my 2004 and 2005 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 13, 2004, and march 1, 2005. due to software communication conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may not work or may not work correctly. these buses fail to conform to the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements of 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and standard 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2005. all the owners have been notified and the buses have been repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V191000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-04-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss nos 108 and 131/signal malfunctions

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-445

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain thomas built my 2004 and 2005 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 13, 2004, and march 1, 2005. due to software communication conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may not work or may not work correctly. these buses fail to conform to the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements of 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and standard 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.

Consequence Summary: If the traffic control devices do not work, a vehicle crash or personal could occur.

Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2005. all the owners have been notified and the buses have been repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V191000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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