Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls, newest first

March 23, 2007NHTSA 07V135000329 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, FS-65, C2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between January 6 and September 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models S2003, S2005, S2010, S5503, S5505, S5510, K2003, K2005, K2010, K5503, K5505, K5510. The lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence: The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 6, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 25, 2006NHTSA 06V13600011,666 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.