2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
The 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Recalls for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65, potentially affecting up to 2,200 vehicles.
Recall 06V421000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 2,200 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65.
Safety Rating for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65
- 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 (current)
- 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS65 — 0 complaints
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- THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — 2 total complaints