Thomas Built Buses C2, HDX, MVP-EF (2009-2010): Other
Recall 09V394000 · Oct 2, 2009 · Daimler Trucks North America
2,922
vehicles affected
2,922
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V394000
- Date
- Oct 2, 2009
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 2,922
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Other > School bus stop arm assembly
- Model years
- 2009-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | C2 | 2010 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2009-2010 |
| Thomas Built Buses | MVP-EF | 2009-2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V394000?
3 models: Thomas Built Buses C2 (2010), Thomas Built Buses HDX (2009-2010), Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF (2009-2010), about 2,922 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V394000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.