2001–2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2001–2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2001–2008 Thomas ER and 2 other models Recall: CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER, HDX, AND MVP EF…
NHTSA campaign 07V544000 · Electrical System · filed Nov 29, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH TYCO PC BOARD AND TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED THE RATING OF THE TYCO PC BOARD CAUSING THE BOARDS TO MELT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The risk
A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY REPLACING THE TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH MANUAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND THE JUMPER CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-516.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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | FS-65 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas | ER | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V544000 (manufacturer number FL-516). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.