Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V397000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 116 affected units, SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR EXIT, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2005 thomas saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with 30" or 40" left side emergency door exits manufactured between december 17, 2004, and july 28, 2005. the telescoping slide that holds the side emergency door open is located such that it will move past its normal travel and the mechanism may latch on the end of the slide preventing the door from opening.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify its customers and will repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 27, 2006. owners should contact thomas at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V397000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Side emergency door exit
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 116

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-459
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2005 thomas saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with 30" or 40" left side emergency door exits manufactured between december 17, 2004, and july 28, 2005. the telescoping slide that holds the side emergency door open is located such that it will move past its normal travel and the mechanism may latch on the end of the slide preventing the door from opening.
Consequence Summary: The side emergency door may not open if the latch mechanism is in the incorrect position. occupants would have to use the front entry door or rear emergency exit if a situation occurred that required an emergency exit.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify its customers and will repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 27, 2006. owners should contact thomas at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-hw2w-xkcu~jamb
NHTSA ID: 05V397000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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