Recall 06V136000: 2004–2006 Thomas Built Buses EF and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 25, 2006

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

11,666vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. The body power distribution module (pdm) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat.

Possible consequence

If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify owners and will replace the pdm's thin copper circuits with thicker copper circuits. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF0 complaints
• 2005 Thomas Built Buses EF0 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF0 complaints
• 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-651 complaints
• 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-650 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-651 complaints
• 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints