There have been 13 safety recalls for the Thomas Built Buses FS-65. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas Built Buses FS-65.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2010 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2013 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2014 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2016 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2010 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional, 2001 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from April 17, 2000, through December 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 30, 2018 | Equipment | 606 |
| Apr. 6, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 6,831 |
| Mar. 31, 2011 | Equipment:other:labels | 6,360 |
| Dec. 9, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 6 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 243,435 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 760 |
| Nov. 29, 2007 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 33,303 |
| Jul. 3, 2007 | Steering:column | 25,643 |
| Jun. 7, 2007 | Service Brakes | 431 |
| Mar. 27, 2007 | Seat Belt | 11,265 |
| Mar. 23, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 329 |
| May. 3, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 45 |
| Apr. 25, 2006 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 11,666 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2016 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2014 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2013 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 4 |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 9 |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 11 |
| 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 9 |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 7 |
| 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 5 |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 4 |
| 2001 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 4 |
| 2000 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1999 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1998 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1997 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1996 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1995 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2 |
| 1994 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 |