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2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 46 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
606 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65

46 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL21
350000 EQUIPMENT6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
100000 POWER TRAIN3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
19-013WI Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
19-010WI Sep 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
19-008WI Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
DOC-1034452 Aug 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
16-011 Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
16TS7 Mar 28, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
16-008 Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
16-009R Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
16-007 Mar 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
PAB034A-2015 Dec 11, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Allison Transmission 7 Year Warranty, Addendum
PAB034A-2015 Dec 11, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Allison Transmission 7 Year Warranty, Addendum
PAB034-2015 Nov 20, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Allison Transmission 7 Year Warranty
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
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010 Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009 Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009 Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
15TL4 Mar 4, 2015
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
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
714-14 Jul 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
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
713-14 Jul 13, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
713-14 Jul 13, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
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
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
PAB032 Aug 3, 2012
220000 SEATS
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

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
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 (current) 1 0
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 11 1 View
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

Other THOMAS BUILT BUSES Models

Model Recalls Complaints
C2 0 0 View
CL-960 0 0 View
CONVENTIONAL 0 0 View
EF 0 0 View
ER 0 0 View
FS65 0 0 View
HDX 0 0 View
HDX EF 0 0 View