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2006 Thomas Built Buses C2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 07V-135 · Mar 23, 2007 · 329 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 07V-002 · Jan 4, 2007 · 1,441 vehicles

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 06V-496 · Dec 29, 2006 · 2,108 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 06V-085 · Mar 28, 2006 · 250 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas Built Buses.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other C2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C2 median. How we score

'06'07'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pass-Through Power Stud CorrosionPE11031 · closed Feb 2, 2012
    Led to recall 11V-503
  2. Brake Line ChafingPE11032 · closed Jan 30, 2012
    Led to recall 11V-505
In owners' words

What C2 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 10171629 · Oct 23, 2006 · 16,450 miles

Own a 2006 C2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.