NHTSA Recall 05V392000: Body (structure)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 315 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V392000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-456 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | September 8, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 2004, and may 5, 2005. There is an excessive gap between adjoining interior panels above the rear right side window which does not conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Safety risk
A noncompliance with FMVSS 221 may, without warning, result in an increase of a structural collapse of the school bus in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify it customers and repair the joint by adding a bracket secured with screws and adhesive free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-456.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 covered by recall 05V392000
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.