2006 Thomas Built Buses C2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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. also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Certain thomas built 2006 and 2007 C2 school buses manufactured between december 21, 2005, and september 4, 2006. the stop arm may not deploy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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 concerns of loose panels but consequently prevented water ingress and the subject corrosion. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) submitted a recall notice on October 18, 2011 involving 3,300 of the estimated 6,139 vehicles subject to this investigation.In subsequent communication with ODI, DTNA explained that nearly two thirds of 4,773 MY2007 vehicles were built with the December 26 design change and therefore do not contain the safety related defect.DTNA's announcement of a safety recall on this matter, and subsequent explanation of the scope of vehicles involved, addresses ODI's concerns.The 573 letter was received prior to the due date of the IR response, therefore DTNA has been relieved from having to submit an IR response.DTNA will inspect, clean, repair and protect power cables as needed.The subject vehicles have been recalled and this investigation is closed.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) number: 10395455
- 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…
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 Caterpillar (CAT) C7 engine and a fuel water separator mounted in a specific location on the frame rail.Not all units with CAT engines were equipped with fuel water separators, but all units with CAT engines and a fuel water separator have them mounted in the same location.Units with other engines have a different fuel supply line routing and are not affected by this defect.Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) submitted a recall notice on 18 October 2011 involving seven-hundred (700) model year (MY) 2005-2009 vehicles.In its notice, DTNA provided an explanation that MY2010 vehicles were not built with CAT C7 engines and, that of the model years that were built with C7 engines, only 700 had fuel water separators.All 700 such vehicles are included in this recall.DTNA's announcement of a safety recall addresses ODI's concerns.The recall remedy involves replacement of any damaged brake lines and rerouting as needed.This investigation is closed.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) number: 10383939
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10146250C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
- 10140763sbt4905 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
- 10140688C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
- 10140683Required Tools for Warrantable Repair
- 10041424Thomas built: instructions regarding installation for window trim. Not for cracks projcting through side member to outside window frame.
- 10030786Thomas 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.
- 10025784Thomas 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.
- 10024633Thomas 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.
- 10022960Hex shaft breakage. C2, with air door (model year unknown). Updated 5/13/08.
Every Thomas Built Buses C2 model year
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