Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
EF
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V136000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
If The Pdm Overheats It May Generate Smoke And Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041004
End Of Manufacture
20060214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11666
Date Owners Notified
20060630
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20060425
Make Campaign Number
FL-475