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NHTSA 06V150📅 May 3, 2006

2004–2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 & 2004–2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built Minotour, FS65, MVP-EF, and HDX model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. Cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.

💥 The risk

In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06E008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V150000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-473
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
45
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 23, 2006
Built
Jun 16, 2005 – Jul 1, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Freightliner recall no. FL-473.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V150 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V150?

2004–2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 & 2004–2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX + 2 more. 45 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-2884.