NHTSA Recall 06V136000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V136000; Date: Apr. 25, 2006
If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Built Buses EF; 2005 Thomas Built Buses EF; 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF; 2004 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65; 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 11,666
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between October 4, 2004, and February 14, 2006. The body power distribution module (pdm) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will notify owners and will replace the pdm's thin copper circuits with thicker copper circuits. The recall began on June 30, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-475. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2006
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