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2004 Thomas Built Buses EF Electrical problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Electrical recalls for the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF

Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers

06V13600011,666 vehicles affected

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

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