2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
11 recalls — 1 complaints — 77 TSBs
18V083000 Jan 30, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extin... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click... Read more
11V222000 Apr 6, 2011
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, FS-65, AND MINOTOR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION... Read more
Consequence
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793... Read more
11V201000 Mar 31, 2011
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN ... Read more
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT LABEL WITH A CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEY MAY REPLACE THE LABEL THEMSELVES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871 TO OBTAIN THE LABEL IF THEY WISH TO AFFIX IT THEMSE... Read more
08V088000 Feb 26, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDER... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
08V087000 Feb 26, 2008
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING RO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HANDLES WITH A MORE ROBUST HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008, AND NOTIFICATION FOR THE REVISED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29, 2009. O... Read more
07V544000 Nov 29, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH TYCO PC BOARD AND TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED THE RATING OF THE TYCO... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY REPLACING THE TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH MANUAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND THE JUMPER CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.
07V289000 Jul 3, 2007
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING.
Consequence
COLUMNS WITH TWO WELDS MISSING MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO PROGRESSIVELY BE MOVED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V234000 Jun 7, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P/NO A12-21572-000. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SECURED ALLOWING THE BRAKE LINE TO CONTACT THE ENGINE COOLANT PLUMBING COMPONENTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
07V135000 Mar 23, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS-65, C2, HDX, AND EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 6 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT MODELS S2003, S2005, S2010, S5503, S5505, S5510, K2003, K2005, K2010, K5503, K5505, K5510. THE LIFTS INTERLOCK SWITC... Read more
Consequence
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE ... Read more
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 6, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-385-4357 OR CONTACT RICON AT 800-322-2884.
06V150000 May 3, 2006
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, MVP-EF, AND HDX MODEL SCHOOL BUSES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JULY 1, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. CRACKS IN THE LIFT ARMS MAY ALLOW THE MECHANISM TO TWIST DURING STOWAGE, PREVENTING CLOSURE OF THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUS CUSTOMER S... Read more
06V136000 Apr 25, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2006 THOMAS BUILT HDX, EF, AND FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 14, 2006. THE BODY POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (PDM) WAS MANUFACTURED WITH COPPER CIRCUITS THAT ARE TOO THIN FOR THE ELECTRICAL LOADS ENCOUNTERED, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE BOARD TO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE PDM OVERHEATS IT MAY GENERATE SMOKE AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE PDM'S THIN COPPER CIRCUITS WITH THICKER COPPER CIRCUITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-877-660-4938.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
STEERING:COLUMN
Dec 27, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2006
UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT NOT TIGHTENED/INSTALLED RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATING FROM MAIN STEERING SHAFT AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.NEW PINCH BOLT INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO FACTORY SUPPLIED TORQUE VALUES. SUPERFICIAL DAMGE TO SCHOOL BUS BODY REPAIRED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
77 manufacturer communications from 71 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 39 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 7 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
14CSA23
Oct 27, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
16TS7
Mar 28, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
16-011
Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
16-009R
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
16-008
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
16-007
Mar 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
FL685AB
Nov 1, 2015
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TBB Emergency Door Handles On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the door opening mechanism may corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separa
15-028A
Sep 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
15-029
Sep 14, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
15CSA10
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
15-013
Apr 20, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
15CSA4
Apr 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15TL6
Apr 2, 2015
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15TL5
Mar 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro? FXP 95
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
14TL8
Oct 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
14-040A
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-036
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3
14-038
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
14-039
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-040
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-039A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14WO-9
Oct 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
14CSA22
Oct 24, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
14TL9
Oct 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
14TL7
Oct 15, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
14CSA21
Oct 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?
14CSA20
Oct 10, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699
sb2080
Oct 1, 2014
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
13R
Aug 29, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
13R_Floor Cross Tube Crack Repair_03-13R
14-017R
Aug 11, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-017R Revised: Detroit Addition of Admin Time
14-029
Aug 4, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-029 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14TL2
Jul 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
14TL5
Jul 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
14-028
Jul 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
14TS19
Jul 24, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
14-027
Jul 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
14-025
Jul 21, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
715-14
Jul 15, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
14-022
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
14-023
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
14-024
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
714-14
Jul 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
712-14
Jul 12, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
ICI14-012
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only
0228-14
Feb 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method
0224-14
Feb 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0224-14 SPN 1590 FMI 9 - CPC- All Years February 2014
0219-14
Feb 19, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0219-14 Metal in Fuel
0215-14
Feb 15, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0215-14 Check for Rough Running or Stalling - Three-Filter Fuel System
0210-14
Feb 10, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0210-14 High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines - Three-Filter System
0202-14
Feb 2, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System
0233-14
Feb 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0233-14 SPN 51 FMI 2 - All Years
0229-14
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
0239-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
0238-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0238-14 Removal of the High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Two-Filter
12-045
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-045-DLR New Vehicle Warranty and Extended Coverage Freight
12-040
Dec 24, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
12-039
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
12-038
Dec 10, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
PAB034
Aug 27, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
PAB033
Aug 23, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
Dealer Memo 2012
Aug 9, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
220000 SEATS
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
12-022
Aug 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
Learning Center
Jul 20, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
51R3
Feb 14, 2008
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF THE FORWARD DOOR LEAF HEX SHAFT BREAKING. *PE
51R3
Feb 14, 2008
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF THE FORWARD DOOR LEAF HEX SHAFT BREAKING. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07054
Opened: Nov 9, 2007 — Closed: Mar 4, 2008
EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONAFTERBECOMING AWARE THAT FLEETS WERE HAVING HANDLE FAILURES ON THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR EXIT.THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE DOOR HANDLE SEPARATING FROM THEDOOR LATCH MECHANISM.WHEN THE HANDLE FAILS, THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR CAN NO... Read more
PE07029
Opened: Jun 20, 2007 — Closed: Nov 29, 2007
SIDE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL FIRES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF TWO SCHOOL BUS FIRES THAT STARTED IN THE SIDE MOUNTED ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL ON A PAIR OF THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES.THEFLEET OWNER HAD REPORTED THE BUS INTERIORS FILLED WITH SMOKE, CERTAIN ELECTRICAL DEVICES B... Read more
PE06057
Opened: Nov 21, 2006 — Closed: Mar 30, 2007
SEAT BELTS WEBBING ABRADING ON FRAME
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM TWO FLEETS ALLEGING THEDISCOVERY OFNUMEROUS SEAT BELTS WITH CUT WEBBING AS A RESULT OF THE WEBBING ABRADING AGAINST ANUNDERSEAT METAL BRACKET.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE CLASS A SCHOOL BUSES WEIGHING UNDER 10,000 POUNDS.THEY ARE REQUIRE... Read more
THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 across all model years (1994–2017).
78
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | View |
| 2006 (current) | 11 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |