NHTSA Recall 05V397000: Door (structure)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 116 vehicles. It affects 2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V397000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-459 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | September 13, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 05V397000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2005 |
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.