Recall 08V-321: 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS65

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 15, 2008, covering about 5 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-321
Report date
Jul 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
5
Owners notified
Aug 27, 2008

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling 5 my 2006 thomas built fs-65 school buses manufactured between june 1 and june 8, 2006, equipped with maxon wheelchair lifts. Bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

The risk

Injury could occur to the lift user.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-533.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V321000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built Buses FS652006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-321?

Daimler trucks is recalling 5 my 2006 thomas built fs-65 school buses manufactured between june 1 and june 8, 2006, equipped with maxon wheelchair lifts. Bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

How is recall 08V-321 fixed?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.