Recall 05V-340: 2002–2004 Thomas Conventional, 2002–2005 Thomas ER and 5 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for other, reported to NHTSA on Jul 25, 2005, covering about 13,583 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between january 8, 2002, and march 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
The risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
The fix
Thomas built will notify its owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built's customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Notes
Freightliner/thomas built recall no. Fl-454.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Other › School Bus Stop Arm Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V340000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Conventional | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Thomas ER | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas HDX | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas Minotour | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas SAF-T-Liner Conventional | 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-340?
Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between january 8, 2002, and march 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
How is recall 05V-340 fixed?
Thomas built will notify its owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built's customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.