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Vehicle recall 07V002000 · January 4, 2007

2006-2007 Thomas Built Buses C2

Certain thomas built 2006 and 2007 C2 school buses manufactured between December 21, 2005, and September 4, 2006.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no fl-488.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V002000
Reported to NHTSA
January 4, 2007
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-488
Owner notification
January 29, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
1,441
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Other › School bus stop arm assembly
Recall 07V002000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?

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