NHTSA Recall 07V142000: Seat belts
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,265 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V142000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-495 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | March 27, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-495.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 07V142000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx EF | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Minotour | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.