Thomas Built · Canada · Crit
Thomas Built FS65 School Bus: Electrical
Affects Thomas Built FS65 School Bus · 2006–2007 — about 355 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain school buses, the battery cable may chafe on a bracket adjacent to the starter. Chafing of the battery cable may lead to an electrical short, resulting in a vehicle fire and possible injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will reposition the battery cable.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational