NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2008-08-25. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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 PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENC (excerpt)
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-08-25. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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 SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM M (excerpt)
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-03-23. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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 SWITCH SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE PLATFORM L (excerpt)
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 PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-01-04. Systems: OTHER.
Defect: 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 AIR FROM POWERING THE CROSSING ARM AND MAY NOT DEPLOY.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-12-29. Systems: OTHER.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-03-28. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: 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 BRAKES MAY NOT FULLY APPLY.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
PE11032
Opened: 2011-09-12. Closed: 2012-01-30.
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 tubing covering the fuel supply line and the metal brake lines.This issue only affects units with a Cater
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: 11V505000.
PE11031
Opened: 2011-09-12. Closed: 2012-02-02.
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 lower edge of the panel were susceptible to water intrusion.The design change was meant to address c
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: 11V503000.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
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10140688
Date: 2018-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
10146250
Date: 2018-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
10140683
Date: 2017-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
10140763
Date: 2013-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
sbt4905 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
10041424
Date: 2011-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
THOMAS BUILT: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION FOR WINDOW TRIM. NOT FOR CRACKS PROJCTING THROUGH SIDE MEMBER TO OUTSIDE WINDOW FRAME. *PE
10030786
Date: 2009-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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, AND REPLACE THE SLIDER. *PE
10025784
Date: 2008-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
10024633
Date: 2008-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
10022960
Date: 2007-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
HEX SHAFT BREAKAGE. C2, WITH AIR DOOR (MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN). *NJ UPDATED 5/13/08. *NJ