2006 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EF years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls (2)
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle sticks on floor plate (PE09047) — opened Sep 30, 2009, closed Jan 4, 2010, led to recall 09V462000.
- Electrical panel fires (PE06012) — opened Mar 8, 2006, closed Jun 15, 2006, led to recall 06V136000.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EF model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.