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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V201000

2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 — Equipment: other: labels

Published March 31, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V201000, published March 31, 2011. Recalling firm: FREIGHTLINER LLC; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 — Equipment: other: labels.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Lot
2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES CONVENTIONAL | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2001 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V201000 on March 31, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER C2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)