2007 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EF years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Thomas Built Buses EF. That is the most of any EF model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Thomas Built Buses EF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls (1)
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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.
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
- Throttle sticks on floor plate (PE09047) — opened Sep 30, 2009, closed Jan 4, 2010, led to recall 09V462000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
5 2007 and 1 2008 thomas front engine transit type schools buses at three different schools in indiana were found to have cracks in the right frame rail, near axle 2. It should be noted that the 2008 was manufactured in december 2006; the 5 2007's were manufactured in 2006 as well. Local thomas…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Thomas Built Buses EF?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Thomas Built Buses EF?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Thomas Built Buses EF a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EF model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.