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2004-2006 Thomas Built Buses Ef, Thomas Built Buses FS-65 and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on April 25, 2006. It covers about 11,666 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,666
reported
Apr 25, 2006
owners notified
Jun 30, 2006
related complaints
1

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 06V136000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 06V136000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Thomas Built Buses Ef, Thomas Built Buses FS-65 and others fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 06V136000, reported on April 25, 2006, covers about 11,666 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V136000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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