Vehicle recall 06V150000 · May 3, 2006
Thomas Built Buses FS-65, HDX and 2 more models
Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, FS65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between June 16 and July 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, FS65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between June 16 and July 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. Cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.
- Consequence
- In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06E008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-473.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
- 06V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2006
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-473
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
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 FS-65 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses HDX (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses Minotour (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF (2004-2007): 2007, 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.