THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA is recalling certain 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 vehicles due to exterior lighting:turn signal issues. FAILURE OF THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE WILL RESULT IN DECREASED VISIBILITY OF THE BUS AND/OR ITS INTENDED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL TO .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH BULK-HEAD MODULE SOFTWARE RELEASE 2.1 AND REFERENCE PARAMETER RELEASE P38407-06. INACCURATE FAULT DETECTION VALUES IN THE BULK-HEAD MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER 5 TO 13 MINUTES OF VEHICLE OPERATION.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
FAILURE OF THE SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE WILL RESULT IN DECREASED VISIBILITY OF THE BUS AND/OR ITS INTENDED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL TO OTHER DRIVERS WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE BULK-HEAD MODULE SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026