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2004 Thomas FS-65Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Thomas FS-65, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Thomas FS-65 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Thomas FS-65 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 05V-426 · Sep 20, 2005 · 1,630 vehicles

Risk. THE DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other FS-65 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FS-65 median. How we score

'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Thomas FS-65, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKSEA07002 · closed Jul 12, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-289
In owners' words

What FS-65 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER START-UP WHEN VEHICLE WAS IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH PANEL. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY MINUTES 10 LATER WHEN THE FIRE WAS FIRST NOTICED; TIME LINE IS THE BEST WE CAN DETERMINE FROM VIDEO FOOTAGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATE AND THE BUS…
Complaint 10215554 · Jan 21, 2008 · 41,867 miles

Own a 2004 FS-65?

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