2005 Thomas Built FS65 recalls and problems
The 2005 Thomas Built FS65 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Thomas Built FS65 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Thomas Built FS65 recalls
Recall 08V-650: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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 and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or rac at 1-800-627-1707.
Recall 08V-649: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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 and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403,"platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Rac is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or rac at 1-800-627-1707.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Thomas Built FS65 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Thomas Built FS65: 08V-650 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-649 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas Built recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.