NHTSA Recall 11V201000: Labels (equipment)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,360 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V201000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-601 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 31, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Safety risk
Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-601.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 11V201000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Conventional | 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.