Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recalls and problems
13 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
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Thomas Built Buses FS-65 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 FS-65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 FS-65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 FS-65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 FS-65 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 FS-65 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 FS-65 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 FS-65 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 FS-65 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 FS-65 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 FS-65 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 FS-65 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 FS-65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Thomas Built Buses FS-65 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-083 | Jan 30, 2018 | 2002–2017 | Equipment | 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'… |
| 11V-222 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Equipment | 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… |
| 11V-201 | Mar 31, 2011 | 2001, 2003, 2005–2007 | Equipment | 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. |
| 08V-649 | Dec 9, 2008 | 2005 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Rifled air conditioning (Rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and GM chassis… |
| 08V-087 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2000–2008 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. |
| 08V-088 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2003–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. |
| 07V-544 | Nov 29, 2007 | 2001–2008 | Electrical System | Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. |
| 07V-289 | Jul 3, 2007 | 2004–2006 | Steering | Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. |
| 07V-234 | Jun 7, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain my 2006 and 2007 freightliner fs-65 school and shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and hydraulic brake line p/no a12-21572-000. |
| 07V-142 | Mar 27, 2007 | 2000–2002 | Seat Belts | Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. |
| 07V-135 | Mar 23, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503… |
| 06V-150 | May 3, 2006 | 2004–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. |
| 06V-136 | Apr 25, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Electrical System | Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thomas Built Buses FS-65?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 has the most reports (2). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Thomas Built Buses FS-65 model years 2000–2017.
What are the most common Thomas Built Buses FS-65 problems?
Owners report steering, service brakes, air, suspension problems most often.