2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
The 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 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, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Recalls for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, potentially affecting up to 7,437 vehicles.
Recall 18V083000 — EQUIPMENT
| 606 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 11V222000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 6,831 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65.
Safety Rating for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65
- 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 1 complaint
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 4 complaints
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 (current)
- 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 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 MVP EF — 4 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER — 2 total complaints