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2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2

6 recalls — 8 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.
1,419 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
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.
1,046 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
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.
329 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
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.
1,441 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
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.
2,108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
06V205000 Jun 12, 2006
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
5,243 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
STRUCTURE1
VISIBILITY1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
PARKING BRAKE1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 6, 2013
Incident date: Jan 30, 2013
SOMETHING BROKE THE LOWER SIDE DASH WINDOW LT SIDE. THE GLASS IS BONDED TO THE FRAME WITH A RUBBER LIKE SUBSTANCE. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TEMPERED GLASS WHICH NORMALLY BREAK INTO SMALL SQUARES AND ARE FAIRLY HARMLESS. THIS WINDOW BROKE INTO SHARP STICK LIKE SHARDS RADIATING AROUND THE FRACTURE SIT... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Apr 4, 2011
Incident date: Feb 15, 2011
THOMAS C2 - AMU PARK BRAKE SWITCH, 2007-2008 YEAR MODELS PROBLEM: MY OFFICE RECEIVED REPORTS FROM SCDE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES OF CONTINUED FAILURES WITH THE AIR BRAKE INTERLOCK SYSTEM AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU). THE FAILURE MODE OF CURRENT CONCERN IS WITH THE PARK BRAKE SWITCH IN THE AMU. THIS FAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jan 13, 2010
Incident date: Dec 23, 2009
TRANSMISSION COOLER IN RADIATOR LEAKED CAUSING REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR. ANTI-FREEZE BACK FLUSHED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING CONTAMINATION AND TRANSMISSION ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL COST $5,751.00 TO A BUS TWO YEARS OLD WITH 30,000 MILES. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 BUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE EXTERIOR REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V20... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 BUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE EXTERIOR REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V20... Read more
STRUCTURE Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 2, 2007
OUR THOMAS C-2 BUSES HAVE STUDENT CROSSING MIRRORS THAT WILL NOT HOLD ADJUSTMENT. THE BRACKETS CONTINUALLY BREAK AND THE HOOD MOUNTS PULL OUT. THE MIRRORS USED ARE ROSCO HAWEYE. *TR
VISIBILITY Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 2, 2007
OUR THOMAS C-2 BUSES HAVE STUDENT CROSSING MIRRORS THAT WILL NOT HOLD ADJUSTMENT. THE BRACKETS CONTINUALLY BREAK AND THE HOOD MOUNTS PULL OUT. THE MIRRORS USED ARE ROSCO HAWEYE. *TR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Oct 29, 2007
Incident date: Apr 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 THOMAS BUILT C2. THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE AND BLOCKS THE VIEW OF ONCOMING VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD SEND A NEW BRACKET TO PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE DEFECT. THE BRACKET WOULD COST BETWEEN $80 TO $100... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2

10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2006
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2006
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

THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2010 2 1 View
2007 (current) 6 8
2006 6 1 View

Other THOMAS BUILT BUSES Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CL-960 0 0 View
CONVENTIONAL 0 0 View
EF 0 0 View
ER 0 0 View
FS-65 0 0 View
FS65 0 0 View
HDX 0 0 View
HDX EF 0 0 View