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2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 recalls

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

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 recalls, newest first

August 25, 2008NHTSA 08V4320001,046 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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 wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 25, 2008NHTSA 08V4300001,419 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2007NHTSA 07V135000329 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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.
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 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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 4, 2007NHTSA 07V0020001,441 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 2006NHTSA 06V4960002,108 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 28, 2006NHTSA 06V085000250 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
Certain my 2004-2006 freightliner custom chassis B2 school buses and thomas built C2 school buses built with air or hydraulic brakes with a one valve park brake system and park brake release interlock manufactured between June 17, 2004, and February 20, 2006. At higher vehicle loads, the parking brakes may not fully apply.
Consequence
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 entering or leaving the bus.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices1

Other Thomas Built Buses C2 years

Other 2006 Thomas Built Buses models

Most recalled 2006 vehicles

  1. 2006 Ford E-350 (39 recalls)
  2. 2006 Ford E-250 (31 recalls)
  3. 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour (22 recalls)
  4. 2006 Freightliner Columbia (21 recalls)
  5. 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (21 recalls)
All of 2006’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, other, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.