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2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

07V289000 Jul 3, 2007
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING.
Consequence
COLUMNS WITH TWO WELDS MISSING MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO PROGRESSIVELY BE MOVED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
25,643 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 5, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2007
THE BUS QUIT RUNNING, START RUNNING WITHOUT TURNING THE IGNITION, AND THEY HAVE NUMEROUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE BIGGEST CONSEQUENCE IS WHEN THE BUS QUITS RUNNING WHILE THERE IS A BUS LOAD OF STUDENTS ON. THIS LEADS TO STUDENTS BEING LATE TO SCHOOL OR HOME. FURTHERMORE, THEY LOSE POWER... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS1
SF-435A Oct 1, 2010
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH WEBASTO HEATER PLUMBING MAY HAVE TWO HOSES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *RM

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER across all model years (2004–2006).

3 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2006 (current) 1 1
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View

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