NHTSA Recall 07V459000: Structure
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,581 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V459000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-510 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | September 21, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between march 8, 2006, and august 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers d107307001, d107307002, or d107307003. Retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Safety risk
Improperly identified emergency exits may hinder evacuation efforts.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-510.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 07V459000
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.