Thomas FS-65 recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Thomas FS-65, covering 2,730 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Thomas FS-65 recalls by model year
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Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- What is wrong
- Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
- Risk
- Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner
Recall number 05V467000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V426000 · Recall details
Questions about the Thomas FS-65 recalls
How do I check if my Thomas FS-65 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Thomas FS-65 have?
2, covering suspension and service brakes, hydraulic.
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