NHTSA Recall 11V578000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,800 vehicles. It affects 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V578000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-620 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | December 5, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011, equipped with bulk-head module software release 2.1 and reference parameter release p38407-06. Inaccurate fault detection values in the bulk-head module software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.
Safety risk
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the bus and/or its intended direction of travel to other drivers which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-620.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 11V578000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012 |
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.