The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E083000·Announced 2020-11-06

First Light Recalls Illuminated School Bus Stop Signs Due to Seal Defect

First Light Safety Products is recalling illuminated school bus stop signs sold for specific bus models between April and October 2020. A defective weather seal may allow contaminants to enter, potentially causing electrical shorts and rendering the signs inoperable.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (school bus stop sign) where failure increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

First Light Safety Products is recalling all Illuminated School Bus Stop Signs sold for IC CE, Thomas Built Bus Saf-T Liner C2, and Blue Bird Vision buses. The affected units were sold between April 1, 2020, and October 23, 2020.

The recall is due to a defect in the back plate perimeter weather seal, which may allow contaminants to enter the sign. This can affect sign performance and, in some cases, cause an electrical short that renders the sign inoperable. If the sign is inoperable, it can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

First Light will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back plate free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2020. Owners may contact First Light customer service at 1-866-216-2605 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
First Light Safety Products
Category
Vehicle — School Bus Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
404

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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