NHTSA Recall 16V080000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 878 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V080000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-700 |
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured from May 1, 2015, through November 16, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Safety risk
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Transpec at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-700.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V080000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016, 2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016, 2017 |
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.