Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V392000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V392000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 315 affected units, FMVSS 221/INTERIOR PANEL JOINT STRENGHT, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 2004, and may 5, 2005. there is an excessive gap between adjoining interior panels above the rear right side window which does not conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify it customers and repair the joint by adding a bracket secured with screws and adhesive free of charge. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V392000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-09-08T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 221/interior panel joint strenght
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 315

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-456
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 2004, and may 5, 2005. there is an excessive gap between adjoining interior panels above the rear right side window which does not conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence Summary: A noncompliance with fmvss 221 may, without warning, result in an increase of a structural collapse of the school bus in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify it customers and repair the joint by adding a bracket secured with screws and adhesive free of charge. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hgz4~sgdd-45a5
NHTSA ID: 05V392000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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