2004 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Apr 25, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Thomas Built Buses EF, 2004–2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2004–2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX — Electrical System
CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2006 THOMAS BUILT HDX, EF, AND FS-65 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 14, 2006. THE BODY POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (PDM) WAS MANUFACTURED WITH COPPER CIRCUITS THAT ARE TOO THIN FOR THE ELECTRICAL LOADS ENCOUNTERED, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE BOARD TO OVERHEAT.
06V136000 · 12K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC