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NHTSA 05V340📅 Jul 28, 2005

2002–2005 Thomas ER & 2002–2005 Thomas HDX + 5 more recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built Minotour, Conventional, mvp-er, ER, HDX, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between january 8, 2002, and march 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

💥 The risk

Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

🔧 The fix

Thomas built will notify its owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built's customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V340000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-454
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
13,583
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 14, 2005
Built
Jan 8, 2002 – Mar 8, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Freightliner/thomas built recall no. FL-454.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V340 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V340?

2002–2005 Thomas ER & 2002–2005 Thomas HDX + 5 more. 13,583 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas dealer to book the free repair.