THOMAS FS-65 2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V426000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | FS-65 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-01-20 | 2005-09-20 | 2005-09-26 |
Production Dates: 2004-01-24 - 2005-06-15
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-455
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1630
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND FB-65 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES AND REVISED COOLING PACKAGES AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 24, 2004, AND JUNE 15, 2005. THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LINE MAY RUB THROUGH ON A RADIATOR TUBE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE FRONT BRAKES.
THE DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
FREIGHTLINER AND THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BRAKE LINE TO PROVIDE MORE CLEARANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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.
