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2005-2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recall: cables

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on November 2, 2006. It covers about 2,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,200
reported
Nov 2, 2006
owners notified
Feb 16, 2007

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Certain my 2005 and 2006 thomas built fs65 and fs65 school bus chassis manufactured between january 3, 2005, and september 21, 2006. The battery cable may chafe on a bracket adjacent to the starter.
Risk
Chafing of the battery cable on the bracket may lead to a short circuit, resulting in a vehicle fire and possible injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and reposition the battery cable free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 06V421000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V421000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 cables?

Yes. Recall 06V421000, reported on November 2, 2006, covers about 2,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V421000?

Freightliner will notify owners and reposition the battery cable free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.

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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