2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
The 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Recalls for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF, potentially affecting up to 11,995 vehicles.
Recall 07V135000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 329 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V136000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 11,666 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IF THE PDM OVERHEATS IT MAY GENERATE SMOKE AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF.
Safety Rating for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF.
Investigation PE09047 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Closed
Opened:
THROTTLE STICKS ON FLOOR PLATE
Investigation PE06012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Closed
Opened:
ELECTRICAL PANEL FIRES
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF
- 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 0 complaints
- 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 0 complaints
- 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF (current)
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 1 complaint
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 1 complaint
- 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 0 complaints
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 0 complaints
Other THOMAS BUILT BUSES Models
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 25 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 6 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP EF — 4 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER — 2 total complaints