Vehicle recall 06V136000 · April 25, 2006
Thomas Built Buses EF, FS-65 and 1 more model
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and FS-65 school buses manufactured between October 4, 2004, and February 14, 2006.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-475.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2006
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-475
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,666
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses EF (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses FS-65 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses HDX (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built Buses dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.