Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V459000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V459000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,581 affected units, FMVSS 217/ROOF EMERGENCY EXIT, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between march 8, 2006, and august 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers d107307001, d107307002, or d107307003. retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2007. owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V459000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2007-09-21T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 217/roof emergency exit
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 3,581

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-510
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between march 8, 2006, and august 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers d107307001, d107307002, or d107307003. retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence Summary: Improperly identified emergency exits may hinder evacuation efforts.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2007. owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-87ny~dzhf_uzf6
NHTSA ID: 07V459000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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