Transport Canada Recall - 2020078 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
School Bus recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2020 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
Issue
Issue:
On certain school buses, a software problem could cause the exterior warning lights to stop flashing. If this happens, the red warning lights can turn off suddenly. The stop sign and crossing arm will also retract.
Note for drivers: If this happens, the system indicator light will turn off. A driver can press the momentary activation switch to turn the warning lights back on and deploy the stop sign.
Safety Risk:
If the warning lights stop flashing and the stop sign retracts, other drivers may assume that it is safe to proceed when it is not. This could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to update the software in the switch hub module.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-79725
Transport Canada
ID
2020078
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