The problem
Certain my 2005-2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between december 1, 2003, and october 10, 2006. Fasteners used to secure the fuel tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. Vehicles with missing or improperly installed fuel fill tube mounting bracket fasteners do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity."
The risk
This could result in fuel spillage during or after a vehicle crash possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Contacts
Freightliner recall no. Fl-498. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V250000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.