Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V083000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V222000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V201000 TIRE LOAD RANGE CERTIFICATION LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V088000 FMVSS 403/BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/THRESHOLD WARNING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V087000 EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V544000 AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V234000 RIGHT FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V135000 FMVSS 404/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V150000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 faces multiple recalls, particularly concerning equipment failures like fire extinguishers and circuit breakers. A history of brake line and emergency exit door handle issues, combined with few owner complaints primarily related to steering and brakes, further affects its reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire extinguisher | N/A | $50–$150 | common |
| circuit breaker | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| brake lines | 75,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- coolant system servicing
- brake inspections
- tire rotation and alignment
- transmission fluid change
- air filter replacement
- battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering irregularities
- brake noises or changes
- unresponsive circuit breakers
- electrical burning smell
- exit door malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.