Check a VIN

2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 problems

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
72

The worst 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

Recalls 1

EquipmentReported January 30, 2018 · 606 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Kidde customer service at 1‑855‑262‑3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

Recall number 18V083000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 72

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 72 bulletins for the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Compare the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Other model years

200420062007

Questions about the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Is the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

Share your experience with the 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN