2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs
08V321000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 8, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH MAXON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. BENDING OCCURS ON THE LOCKING BRACKET ATTACHMENTS AND IN THE RAMP EXTRUSION WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOADING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEH... Read more
Consequence
INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
PSB-13R-3
Aug 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUS: REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED REGARDING STRESS CRACKS FOUND IN CROSS TUBE FORE AND AFT OF REAR WHEEL HOUSING. MODEL CONVENTIONAL, FS65, EF, EFX, ER/HD, HDX. *PE
PSB-13R-3
Aug 29, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUS: REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED REGARDING STRESS CRACKS FOUND IN CROSS TUBE FORE AND AFT OF REAR WHEEL HOUSING. MODEL CONVENTIONAL, FS65, EF, EFX, ER/HD, HDX. *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
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).
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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 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |