2017 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 problems, complaints & recalls
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 (39)
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.
Equipment 2019-09-04 · 19-013WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter to announce addition of thomas built bus as a brand with an authorized demonstrator program
Equipment 2019-09-03 · 19-010WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
Equipment 2019-08-07 · 19-008WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
Equipment 2019-08-05 · DOC-1034452 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
training solution created by dtna to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by daimler trucks north america (dtna).
Equipment 2016-11-03 · PAB045-2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses product awareness bulletin on 2017 cummins b6.7 engines
Fuel System, Diesel 2016-03-28 · 16TS7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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