- The problem
- Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510. The lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, Platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
- The risk
- The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical EF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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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Thomas Built Buses EF: every year compared
All EF years2006 Thomas Built Buses EF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2 | 21 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 1 | 9 | A | Compare |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF
Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF: equipment adaptive / mobility (March 2007); fuses and circuit breakers (April 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Thomas Built Buses EF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thomas Built Buses EF years have the most complaints?
2007 (1), 2008 (1). See every Thomas Built Buses EF year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses EF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data