Recalls for your 2005 Thomas Built Buses Ef

Recalls for 2005 Thomas Built Buses Ef

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS


Posted on: 2006-04-25
Description
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.

Consequence
If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-475.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.