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2007 Thomas Built C2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Thomas Built C2 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,586 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 08V432000 2008-08-25 1,046 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

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 08V430000 2008-08-25 1,419 affected
Defect

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.…

Consequence

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

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 07V135000 2007-03-23 329 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

Remedy

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 07V002000 2007-01-04 1,441 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 06V496000 2006-12-29 2,108 affected
Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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 06V205000 2006-06-12 5,243 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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).

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
1
STRUCTURE
1
VISIBILITY
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2013-01-30

“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…”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 2011-02-15

“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”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2009-12-23

“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”

STRUCTURE · reported 2007-09-02

“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”

VISIBILITY · reported 2007-09-02

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · reported 2007-08-24

“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…”

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR · reported 2007-08-24

“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 thomas built c2. The passenger side mirror is defective and blocks the view of oncoming vehicles. The manufacturer stated that they could send a new bracket to place on the passenger side mirror that would eliminate the defect. The bracket would cost between $80 to $100.…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR · reported 2007-04-07

Defect investigations

Investigation PE11031 Opened 2011-09-12 · closed 2012-02-02

Pass-Through Power Stud 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 that resulted in a fire on the vehicle.It was determined that like buses built prior to a December 26, 2005 design change which added a flange to the lower edge of the…

Investigation PE11031 Opened 2011-09-12 · closed 2012-02-02

Pass-Through Power Stud 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 that resulted in a fire on the vehicle.It was determined that like buses built prior to a December 26, 2005 design change which added a flange to the lower edge of the…

Investigation PE11032 Opened 2011-09-12 · closed 2012-01-30

Brake Line Chafing

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a complaint alleging brake fluid loss caused by a ruptured brake line that had chafed against a wire harness in the engine compartment of the complainant?s vehicle.It was determined that the chafing was caused by contact between the convoluted tubing covering the…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Thomas Built C2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.