2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65: recalls and complaints

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• 18V08300030 Jan 2018Equipment
• 11V2220006 Apr 2011Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
• 11V20100031 Mar 2011Equipment / Other / Labels
• 08V08700026 Feb 2008Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
• 08V08800026 Feb 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 07V54400029 Nov 2007Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 07V2890003 Jul 2007Steering / Column
• 07V2340007 Jun 2007Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 07V13500023 Mar 2007Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 06V1500003 May 2006Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 06V13600025 Apr 2006Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

1. 18V083000Received 30 Jan 2018. 606 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.

2. 11V222000Received 6 Apr 2011. 6,831 units.

   Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-604. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 May 2011.

3. 11V201000Received 31 Mar 2011. 6,360 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 May 2011.

4. 08V087000Received 26 Feb 2008. 243,435 units.

   Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2008.

5. 08V088000Received 26 Feb 2008. 760 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-524. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2008.

6. 07V544000Received 29 Nov 2007. 33,303 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2008.

7. 07V289000Received 3 Jul 2007. 25,643 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2007.

8. 07V234000Received 7 Jun 2007. 431 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a loss of brake fluid and reduced brake performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-497. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jul 2007.

9. 07V135000Received 23 Mar 2007. 329 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-492. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2007.

10. 06V150000Received 3 May 2006. 45 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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 support office at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-473. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jun 2006.

11. 06V136000Received 25 Apr 2006. 11,666 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 overheat.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-475. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

1

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

27 Dec 2006

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19941
2. 19952
3. 19962
4. 19972
5. 19982
6. 19992
7. 20002
8. 20014
9. 20024
10. 20035
11. 20047
12. 20059
13. 200611
14. 20079
15. 20084
16. 20092
17. 20102
18. 20112
19. 20121
20. 20131
21. 20141
22. 20151
23. 20161
24. 20171

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?

329,409 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Thomas Built Buses FS-65, model years 1994 to 2017. 11 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 name most often?

Steering: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 open?

No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.