2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2
6 recalls — 1 complaints — 10 TSBs
08V430000 Aug 25, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,419 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 7, 2005 AND MAY 27, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFET... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR THOMAS BUILT 1-336-889-4871.
08V432000 Aug 25, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,250 MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, C2, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 9, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE ... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
07V135000 Mar 23, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS-65, C2, HDX, AND EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 6 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT MODELS S2003, S2005, S2010, S5503, S5505, S5510, K2003, K2005, K2010, K5503, K5505, K5510. THE LIFTS INTERLOCK SWITC... Read more
Consequence
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE ... Read more
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 6, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-385-4357 OR CONTACT RICON AT 800-322-2884.
07V002000 Jan 4, 2007
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT 2006 AND 2007 C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 21, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. THE INLET AIR FITTING WELDED TO THE BASE PLATE WAS MANUFACTURED INCONSISTENTLY, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE FITTING TO SEPARATE. SEPARATION OF THE INLET FITTING WILL PREVENT THE ACTUATING AI... Read more
Consequence
A NON-DEPLOYING CROSSING ARM ALLOWS SOME STUDENT PASSENGERS TO NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER AS THEY CROSS IN FRONT OF THE BUS DURING PICK-UP OR DISCHARGE, PRESENT A RISK TO THEM.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CALL THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
06V496000 Dec 29, 2006
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT 2006 AND 2007 C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 21, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. THE STOP ARM MAY NOT DEPLOY.
Consequence
A NON-DEPLOYING STOP ARM MAY ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PASS THE SCHOOL BUS DURING PICK-UP OR DISCHARGE OF CHILDREN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CALL THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.
06V085000 Mar 28, 2006
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AIR OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH A ONE VALVE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND PARK BRAKE RELEASE INTERLOCK MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 17, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 20, 2006. AT HIGHER VEHICLE LOADS, THE PARKING BR... Read more
Consequence
A BUS MAY ROLL IF THE DRIVER RELEASES THE SERVICE BRAKES BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKES FULLY APPLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURE PASSENGERS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUS.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LOCATION OF THE EXTERNAL MIRRORS CREATED A BLIND SPOT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BUS AND ALSO THE INTERIOR MIRROR VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2
10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
C2 13-04R7
Mar 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
C2 13-04R7
Mar 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
04R5 C2 13-04R5
Apr 10, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
sbt4905
Feb 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbt4905 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
sbt4905
Feb 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
sbt4905 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
PSB-14
Aug 3, 2011
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THOMAS BUILT: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION FOR WINDOW TRIM. NOT FOR CRACKS PROJCTING THROUGH SIDE MEMBER TO OUTSIDE WINDOW FRAME. *PE
SB-13R2
Apr 27, 2009
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
THOMAS BUS: THE LATCH ENCLOSURES ON THE PRE-NEW GENERATION WINDOWS BREAKING. CURRENTLY ONLY WAY TO GET THIS PART IS TO BUY A COMPLETE SLIDER ASSEMBLY. THE CURRENT METHOD OF REPAIR IS TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE WINDOW, REMOVE THE WINDOW HEADER,
6A5
Apr 15, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THOMAS BUILT: SPECTAL VERTICAL PUSH-OUT WINDOW SWITCH; REPORTS OF THE SWITCHES ON THE C2 VERTICAL PUSH-OUT EMERGENCY WINDOWS GETTING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING HE ALARM TO ACTIVATE. UNKNOWN MODEL YEARS. *PE
7R3
Feb 18, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THOMAS BUILT BUSES -- SWITCH HUB MODULE REPOSITIONING - TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION. ALL UNITS FROM START OF PRODUCTION DATE OF 12/1/03 THROUGH 5/14/07. MODEL C2. *NJ
11
Oct 4, 2007
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HEX SHAFT BREAKAGE. C2, WITH AIR DOOR (MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN). *NJ UPDATED 5/13/08. *NJ
NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11031
Opened: Sep 12, 2011 — Closed: Feb 2, 2012
Pass-Through Power Stud Corrosion
ODI received a complaint regarding a corroded battery post located behind a service panel near the driver's seat on a 2006 Thomas Built C2 school bus that resulted in a fire on the vehicle.It was determined that like buses built prior to a December 26, 2005 design change which added a flange to the ... Read more
PE11032
Opened: Sep 12, 2011 — Closed: Jan 30, 2012
Brake Line Chafing
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a complaint alleging brake fluid loss caused by a ruptured brake line that had chafed against a wire harness in the engine compartment of the complainant?s vehicle.It was determined that the chafing was caused by contact between the convoluted tubin... Read more
THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 across all model years (2006–2010).
14
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths