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.