Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
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 PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."
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 MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
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 LIFT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
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.
CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT 2006 AND 2007 C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 21, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. THE STOP ARM MAY NOT DEPLOY.
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.
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NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Thomas Built Buses told its dealers about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10146250 | C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair |
| 10140763 | sbt4905 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly |
| 10140688 | C2 13-04R7_Required Tools for Warrantable Repair |
| 10140683 | Required Tools for Warrantable Repair |
| 10041424 | THOMAS BUILT: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION FOR WINDOW TRIM. NOT FOR CRACKS PROJCTING THROUGH SIDE MEMBER TO OUTSIDE WINDOW FRAME. *PE |
| 10030786 | 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 | 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 | 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 | HEX SHAFT BREAKAGE. C2, WITH AIR DOOR (MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN). *NJ UPDATED 5/13/08. *NJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Brake Line Chafing
Pass-Through Power Stud Corrosion
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation