2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF

The 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF, potentially affecting up to 329 vehicles.

Recall 07V135000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

August 6, 2007 | 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Structurebody	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10794572 | STRUCTURE:BODY | November 18, 2015 | N/A miles

5 2007 AND 1 2008 THOMAS FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT TYPE SCHOOLS BUSES AT THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IN INDIANA WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE RIGHT FRAME RAIL, NEAR AXLE 2. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE 2008 WAS MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2006; THE 5 2007'S WERE MANUFACTURED IN 2006 AS WELL. LOCAL THOMAS DEALER REPAIRED ALL 6 BUSES PER THOMAS SERVICE BULLETIN. ALL OTHER ACTIVE (USED IN SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION IN THE STATE OF INDIANA) THOMAS TRANSIT FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES IN THE STATE OF INDIANA WERE SPECIFICALLY INSPECTED TO ENSURE THEY DID NOT EXHIBIT SIGNS OF SIMILAR FRAME CRACKS; NO ADDITIONAL BUSES WITH CRACKED FRAMES WERE FOUND.