Recall 08V321000: 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Report received

Jul 15, 2008

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

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

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."

Possible consequence

Injury could occur to the lift user.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-651 complaints