2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C2 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2. That is the most of any C2 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is parking brake (2 complaints, 33%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 33% | 438 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | 93,924 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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."
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Parking brake:conventional:air
Problem: Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
Risk: The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pass-Through Power Stud Corrosion (PE11031) — opened Sep 12, 2011, closed Feb 2, 2012, led to recall 11V503000.
- Brake Line Chafing (PE11032) — opened Sep 12, 2011, closed Jan 30, 2012, led to recall 11V505000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Something broke the lower side dash window lt side. The glass is bonded to the frame with a rubber like substance. These are supposed to be tempered glass which normally break into small squares and are fairly harmless. This window broke into sharp stick like shards radiating around the fracture…
Thomas c2 - amu park brake switch, 2007-2008 year models problem: my office received reports from scde maintenance facilities of continued failures with the air brake interlock system air management unit (amu). The failure mode of current concern is with the park brake switch in the amu. This…
Transmission cooler in radiator leaked causing replacement of radiator. Anti-freeze back flushed into the transmission causing contamination and transmission also needed to be replaced. Total cost $5,751.00 to a bus two years old with 30,000 miles. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 bus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the exterior rear brake light failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number…
Our thomas c-2 buses have student crossing mirrors that will not hold adjustment. The brackets continually break and the hood mounts pull out. The mirrors used are rosco haweye. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2?
Owners most often report parking brake, visibility, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C2 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.