Vehicles Updated 2001-03-27

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 221/ROOF JOINT

Recalled Product

FREIGHTLINER LLC


Hazard / Issue

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.

Issued by

FREIGHTLINER LLC

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)