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NHTSA 05V397📅 Sep 14, 2005

2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
05V397000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-459
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
116
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 27, 2006
Built
Dec 17, 2004 – Jul 28, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-459.customers CAN 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 05V397 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 05V397?

2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. 116 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.