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<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003</title>
<subtitle>THOMAS FS-65 2003 Recalls Feed for May 18, 2025 14:53 PM</subtitle>
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<updated>2025-05-18T14:53:43-07:00</updated>
<author><name>Justia Inc.</name>
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<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003 - EQUIPMENT</title>
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<updated>2018-02-02T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[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' Fire Extinguishers.  These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf]]></summary>
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<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS</title>
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<id>urn:uuid:f35ee870-7524-bcb1-c904-44114c9d1f00</id>
<updated>2011-03-31T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[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.  THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI.  THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE.  ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."]]></summary>
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<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY</title>
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<id>urn:uuid:c660e41f-759f-89cd-be1d-f18c32f5f34f</id>
<updated>2008-02-27T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[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.  THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.  ]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS</title>
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<id>urn:uuid:5cbc5417-45f6-c646-d295-8ecc3850fcb7</id>
<updated>2008-02-27T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[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.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>THOMAS FS-65 2003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS</title>
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<id>urn:uuid:c14cbc1a-3b41-8ebd-1dd2-9197cc5edbe7</id>
<updated>2007-11-29T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[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.  TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED THE RATING OF THE TYCO PC BOARD CAUSING THE BOARDS TO MELT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.]]></summary>
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