Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E040000 Reported June 25, 2009

Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative

Specialty Manufacturing Co. · Other · 18,305 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E040000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Component
Other
Vehicles Affected
18,305
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 25, 2009

Defect Summary

Specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) is recalling 18,305 000290 led light kits sold separately or contained in school bus stop arm assemblies and sub-assemblies manufactured from april 1 through december 18, 2008, sold for use as replacement equipment or installed as original equipment on various model school buses. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the specialty brand stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.

Safety Consequence

Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected led light kits on the stop arms will be replaced without charge to the owners. owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Specialty Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference recall ID 09E040000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09E040000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E040000?

NHTSA recall 09E040000 was issued by Specialty Manufacturing Co. on June 25, 2009. It addresses: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative. The recall affects approximately 18,305 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Specialty Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E040000 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.