Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 1995
Model Fs-65 made in 1995 by Thomas Built Buses got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, structure.
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
07V142000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/23/1994 to 04/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11265 | 02/08/2008 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. the seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-495.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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
08V087000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 243435 | 08/18/2008 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/26/2008 | 02/27/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-525.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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
51R3 | 02/14/2008 | 10025902 | Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe | 09/15/2008 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
51R3 | 02/14/2008 | 10025902 | Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe | 09/15/2008 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
PE06057 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/21/2006 | 03/30/2007 | SEAT BELTS WEBBING ABRADING ON FRAME | 07V142000 | |
This investigation was opened after odi received notification from two fleets alleging thediscovery ofnumerous seat belts with cut webbing as a result of the webbing abrading against anunderseat metal bracket.the subject vehicles are class a school buses weighing under 10,000 pounds.they are required by federal standard fmvss 208 to have seat belts.as a result of this investigation, freightliner will conduct a safety recall to inspect all affected buses for seat belt |