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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V387📅 Sep 6, 2005

2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. The upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.

💥 The risk

Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

🔧 The fix

All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

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
05V387000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-457
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
1,840
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 27, 2005
Built
Jul 1, 2004 – Aug 26, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-457.customers may 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 05V387 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 05V387?

2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. 1,840 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.