Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
07V544000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Fire Can Occur Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20001023
End Of Manufacture
20060124
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33303
Date Owners Notified
20080328
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071129
Make Campaign Number
FL-516