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2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65
The 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-759).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-604).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Thomas Built Buses FS-65 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 11,265 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 254,700 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 294,363 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 288,609 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 284,464 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 | 315,458 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 321,824 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 | 329,409 |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 292,100 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 284,175 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 7,437 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 7,437 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 7,437 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
| 2017 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 606 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Thomas Built Buses FS-65 model years · Thomas Built Buses: 22 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V083000, was reported to NHTSA on 30 Jan 2018 and concerns equipment. Across all model years the Thomas Built Buses FS-65 line has 13 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.