Stop arm/cross arm failure
Defect Summary
Certain model 4000 transpec safety cross air operated crossing arms, and models 6000, 7000, and 8000 transpec safety stop air operated stop arms manufactured between december 21, 2005, and august 28, 2006 (excluding units manufactured between april 26 and june 1, 2006) installed as original equipment on thomas built and ic corporation school buses and sold for aftermarket replacement equipment. the air supply fitting may separate from the base plate, preventing actuation air from reaching the stop arm and/or crossing arm. this condition will result in nondeployment of the stop arm and/or crossing arm during a school bus stop to pick-up or discharge passengers.
Safety Consequence
If the stop arm does not deploy, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists should the motorist not stop at the correct location. if a crossing arm does not deploy, a child may enter the drivers blind spot in front of the bus, and be endangered by the bus.
Corrective Action
Thomas built and ic corporation will notify owners and repair the defective stop arms and/or cross arms free of charge. transpec will notify owners who purchased the subject stop arms and/or cross arms as aftermarket equipment and will provide owners witha free repair kit (p/n 4819-000). owners should contact the manufacturer of their vehicle(s) or, for further information owners may contact transpec at 586-274-9400. transpec will notify owners who purchased any stop arm/cross arm units and repair them free of charge.
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FAQ: Recall 06E090000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06E090000?
NHTSA recall 06E090000 was issued by Transpec Worldwide on November 2, 2006. It addresses: Stop arm/cross arm failure. The recall affects approximately 3,278 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Transpec Worldwide dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E090000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.