2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FS-65 years
- Not enough data 4th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Fix: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
Other Thomas Built Buses FS-65 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 FS-65 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 FS-65 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 FS-65 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 FS-65 | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 FS-65 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 FS-65 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 FS-65 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 FS-65 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FS-65 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.