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2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recalls

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

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

For the 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65. 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.

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2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recalls, newest first

January 30, 2018NHTSA 18V083000606 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 2008NHTSA 08V088000760 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between July 6, 2005 and July 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on August 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 2008NHTSA 08V087000243,435 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between January 1994, and March 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on August 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about April 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 29, 2007NHTSA 07V54400033,303 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built FS-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from October 23, 2000, through January 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Consequence
A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on March 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 2007NHTSA 07V28900025,643 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from October 23, 2004, to March 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Consequence
Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2006NHTSA 06V15000045 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1

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Other 2004 Thomas Built Buses models

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Questions

Does the 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, structure, electrical system, steering. 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 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 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 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.