CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 recalls
Most common 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
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 SITE AT THE TOP AREA WHERE THE GLASS WAS BONDED TO THE FRAME. THIS IS THE FIRST WINDOW BREAK WE HAVE HAD ON A C2 AND WE WERE ALARMED AT THE FAILURE OF THE GLASS TO DISINTEGRATE INTO THE USUAL SMALL SQUARES. DOES THE BONDING HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CHANGE IN THE PATTERN? *TR
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 FAILURE MODE PREVENTS THE RELEASE OF THE PARK BRAKES. THE SCDE OPERATES 879 OF THESE UNITS. CONCERN: WHEN THIS TYPE OF FAILURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN NO LONGER RELEASE THE PARK BRAKES. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS ARE TRAINED TO SET THE PARK BRAKES EACH TIME THEY ARE LOADING/UNLOADING STUDENTS. IN MOST CASES THERE IS NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT FAILURE. FAILURES OF THIS TYPE LEAVE THE BUS AND STUDENTS SITTIN
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 06V205000 (PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR) REGARDING THE AIR MANAGE UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
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
2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 questions
Does the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Parking Brake (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 has been fixed?
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