2004 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2018-01-30 · campaign 18V083000 · 606 vehicles
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 from the valve assembly with enough force that i
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments 2008-02-14 · 51R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe
What owners report
2008-05-06 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 35,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2004 thomas built fs-65/ freightliner school bus. the contact stated that the fuse panels and cables leading to the fuse panels burned in the vehicle. he replaced the panels on approximately 30 buses. he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v544000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers), and state…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.