NHTSA recall 06V421000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Thomas Built Buses FS65
Reported Nov 2, 20062,200 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-481Built Jan 3, 2005 – Sep 21, 2006
The defect
Certain my 2005 and 2006 thomas built FS65 and FS65 school bus chassis manufactured between january 3, 2005, and september 21, 2006. the battery cable may chafe on a bracket adjacent to the starter.
The risk
Chafing of the battery cable on the bracket may lead to a short circuit, resulting in a vehicle fire and possible injury to the occupants.
The remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and reposition the battery cable free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.