NHTSA Complaint #10226823 — 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10226823 |
| Vehicle | 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 THOMAS BUILT FS-65/ FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE PANELS AND CABLES LEADING TO THE FUSE PANELS BURNED IN THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE PANELS ON APPROXIMATELY 30 BUSES. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V544000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), AND STATED THAT THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO THE FUSE PANELS AS WELL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,213 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.