NHTSA Recall 06V496000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,108 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Thomas Built Buses C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V496000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-487 |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 29, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain thomas built 2006 and 2007 c2 school buses manufactured between december 21, 2005, and september 4, 2006. The stop arm may not deploy.
Safety risk
A non-deploying stop arm may encourage motorists to pass the school bus during pick-up or discharge of children, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall will begin on march 29, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-487.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 06V496000
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.