Vehicle recall 07V459000 · September 21, 2007
2006-2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between March 8, 2006, and August 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers D107307001, D107307002, or…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between March 8, 2006, and August 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers D107307001, D107307002, or D107307003. Retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
- Consequence
- Improperly identified emergency exits may hinder evacuation efforts.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-510.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V459000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2007
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-510
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,581
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built Buses dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.