Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V394000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V394000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,922 affected units, LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V394000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2009-10-02T00:00:00
Subject: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative
Component: Other
Potentially Affected Units: 2,922

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-562
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence Summary: Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 09V394000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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