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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V578📅 Dec 8, 2011

2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 thomas built Saf-T-Liner school buses manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011, equipped with bulk-head module software release 2.1 and reference parameter release P38407-06. Inaccurate fault detection values in the bulk-head module software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.

💥 The risk

Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the bus and/or its intended direction of travel to other drivers which could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna 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
11V578000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-620
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,800
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 2, 2012
Built
Feb 24, 2011 – Aug 3, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-620.owners 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 11V578 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 11V578?

2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. 2,800 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 Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.