Thomas Built Bus C2

Model C2 made by Thomas Built Bus got 4 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure, visibility. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningother, steering.

C2 year 2010

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 2010

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
OTHER - SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
09V394000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 03/31/2008 to 02/18/2009	V (Vehicle)	2922	02/03/2010	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/02/2009	10/07/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence Summary	Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Corrective Summary	Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks recall no. fl-562.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING - COLUMN
09V355000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 04/21/2009 to 07/02/2009	V (Vehicle)	1505	11/06/2009	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/15/2009	09/15/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Consequence Summary	Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-554.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PSB-14	08/03/2011	10041424	Thomas built: instructions regarding installation for window trim. not for cracks projcting through side member to outside window frame. *pe	10/03/2011
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
GI-54-9	09/01/2011	10041593	Thomas bus: windshield wipers malfunctions causing the wipers to have an unintended cycle. *pe	10/11/2011

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PE11032	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/12/2011	Brake Line Chafing
	Odi received a complaint alleging brake fluid loss caused by a ruptured brake line that had abraded against a wire harness in the engine compartment of the vehicle.upon review of subsequent pictures and discussion with daimler trucks north america (dtna) it was found that the ruptured rear brake line (p/n a12-21046-000) had contacted a fuel supply line.inspection of part a12-21046-000 on a second in-fleet bus found signs of chafing that if not repaired may have eventually resulted in rupture.ruptured brake lines can cause a loss of brake fluid increasing the stopping distance of a school bus in operation which could lead to a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the cause of the brake line failures and the risks resulting from the alleged defect.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
05/12/2011	11949
	On the morning of may 12, 2011 north carolina public school bus located in edgecombe county was totally destroyed by a fire that originated in the rear bulkhead area of the bus that houses a carrier air conditioner and additional electrical components. the bus was on its route picking up children for school when the children began to smell smoke and notified the driver. the driver immediately stopped the bus and evacuated the children just moments before fire was seen in the passenger compartment of the bus in the rear bulkhead area. the school personell reporting to the scene disconnected the battery from the electrical system first on the bus which was already heavily involved with flames when he arrived. the fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze however the bus was totally destroyed by this time. the entire interior of the bus was destroyed from the floor level to the roof and onto the hood covering the engine. there were 39 children on the bus plus the driver at the time of the incident. the bus is currently isolated for investigation.