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2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

06V421000 Nov 2, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS65 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. THE BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE ON A BRACKET ADJACENT TO THE STARTER.
Consequence
CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLE ON THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPOSITION THE BATTERY CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
2,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
51R3 Feb 14, 2008
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF THE FORWARD DOOR LEAF HEX SHAFT BREAKING. *PE
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

THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 across all model years (2005–2006).

3 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 2 0 View
2005 (current) 1 0

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
FS-65 0 0 View
HDX 0 0 View
HDX EF 0 0 View