2004 Thomas FS-65 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 Thomas FS-65 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FS-65?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 Thomas FS-65 recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 05V426Sep 20, 20051,630 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Thomas FS-65 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2008-01-21, Electrical System
AFTER START-UP WHEN VEHICLE WAS IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH PANEL. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY MINUTES 10 LATER WHEN THE FIRE WAS FIRST NOTICED; TIME LINE IS THE BEST WE CAN DETERMINE FROM VIDEO FOOTAGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATE AND THE BUS WAS CONSUMED BY FLAMES. THE BUS WAS DESTROYED BEYOND REPAIR. *TR

2004 Thomas FS-65 questions

Does the 2004 Thomas FS-65 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Thomas FS-65: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Thomas FS-65?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Thomas FS-65 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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