NHTSA Recall 05V191000: Exterior lighting
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V191000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-445 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 29, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain thomas built my 2004 and 2005 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 13, 2004, and march 1, 2005. Due to software communication conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may not work or may not work correctly. These buses fail to conform to the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements of 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and standard 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
Safety risk
If the traffic control devices do not work, a vehicle crash or personal could occur.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. All the owners have been notified and the buses have been repaired.
Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V191000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.