NHTSA Recall 06V150000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V150000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-473 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 3, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 06V150000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.