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2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
606
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
39

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

18V083000

Date: 2018-01-30. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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. Add (excerpt)

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

39 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
ENGINE3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
POWER TRAIN1

10164436

Date: 2019-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program

10164368

Date: 2019-09-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.

10163599

Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

10163548

Date: 2019-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

10193219

Date: 2016-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on 2017 Cummins B6.7 Engines

10128732

Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time

10128744

Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.

16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number

10128729

Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time

10128730

Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

16-009R_OWL Enhancements

10128728

Date: 2016-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
FS-650

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