NHTSA Recall 08V088000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 760 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thomas Built Buses FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V088000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-524 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Safety risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-524.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 08V088000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003, 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.