Recall 06V421000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,200 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V421000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,200 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
Safety 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.
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