DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALLS THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: THOMAS BUILT / FS65 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date : JUL 09, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V321000 EQ08005 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08005

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4

Summary: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 4 MY 2006 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 8, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH MAXON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. BENDING OCCURS ON THE LOCKING BRACKET ATTACHMENTS AND IN THE RAMP EXTRUSION WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOADING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."

Consequence: INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.

Notes: DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL NO. FL-533. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Tags: THOMAS BUILT FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES RECALL, DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL, NHTSA Recall, Bus Recall