NHTSA Recall 09V394000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,922 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thomas Built Buses C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V394000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-562 |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 2, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 3, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Safety risk
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-562.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V394000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2010 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2009, 2010 |
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2009, 2010 |
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.