Thomas Built Buses C2 2006
Model C2 made in 2006 by Thomas Built Buses got 1 consumer complain, 3 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and unknown or other. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, other and parking brake.
Model 2006
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V430000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/07/2005 to 05/27/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1419 | 11/26/2008 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/25/2008 | 08/25/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 2,160 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dailmer trucks' recall no. fl-536.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V135000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/06/2006 to 09/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 329 | 08/06/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/23/2007 | 03/23/2007 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-492.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V432000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/09/2005 to 02/23/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1046 | 11/26/2008 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/25/2008 | 08/26/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall no. fl-537.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| OTHER - SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V002000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 12/21/2005 to 09/04/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1441 | 01/29/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/04/2007 | 01/04/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no fl-488.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V496000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 12/21/2005 to 09/04/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2108 | 03/29/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/29/2006 | 12/29/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-487.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V085000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 06/17/2004 to 02/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 05/12/2006 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/28/2006 | 03/29/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no fl-472.customers may 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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| SB-13R2 | 04/27/2009 | 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, | 12/02/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 11 | 10/04/2007 | 11R2 | 10022960 | Hex shaft breakage. c2, with air door (model year unknown). *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 6A5 | 04/15/2008 | 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 | 09/06/2008 | |
| 7R3 | 02/18/2008 | 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 | 04/30/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE11031 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/12/2011 | Body Battery Post 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.this corrosion is believed to have caused a fire on the vehicle.reviewing pictures of similar buses in the fleet, and an odi inspection of a second fleet, found significant corrosion is possible on these buses.this corrosion can create a path to ground and a risk of fire.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the safety risks of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||
| PE11031 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/12/2011 | Body Battery Post 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.this corrosion is believed to have caused a fire on the vehicle.reviewing pictures of similar buses in the fleet, and an odi inspection of a second fleet, found significant corrosion is possible on these buses.this corrosion can create a path to ground and a risk of fire.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the safety risks of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE11032 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 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 |
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| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 16450 | 1 | 09/20/2005 |
| 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. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | BAY SHORE | 11704 | NESCO |