Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E083000 Reported November 6, 2020

Perimeter weather seal may be compromised

First Light Safety Products · N/A · 404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E083000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
404
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 6, 2020
Completion Rate
99.50

Defect Summary

First light safety products (first light) is recalling all illuminated school bus stop signs sold for ic ce, thomas built bus saf-t liner c2 and blue bird vision buses sold between april 1, 2020 and october 23, 2020. the back plate perimeter weather seal may allow contaminants to enter, affecting the sign performance. in some cases, it can cause an electrical short, which can cause the sign to be inoperable.

Safety Consequence

If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

First light will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back plate, free of charge. the recall began december 9, 2020 owners may contact first light customer service at 1-866-216-2605.

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 First Light Safety Products dealer and reference recall ID 20E083000 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 20E083000

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

What is recall 20E083000?

NHTSA recall 20E083000 was issued by First Light Safety Products on November 6, 2020. It addresses: Perimeter weather seal may be compromised. The recall affects approximately 404 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized First Light Safety Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E083000 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.