2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake lights, hydraulic brake lines, emergency door handles, wheelchair lift mechanisms, air conditioning units, and fire extinguishers among other components.
There are 11 recalls associated with this model affecting various systems including exterior lighting, braking systems, labeling accuracy, air conditioning units, electrical components, door structure, mobility equipment, wheelchair anchorage, and fire safety equipment.
Recalls- Brake light switch. NHTSA recall 10V177000 affected 6,548 vehicles due to stop lamps intermittently failing during light brake applications, increasing crash risk. Repairs are performed free by dealers; recall began May 27, 2011.
- Hydraulic brake lines. Recall 11V505000 involved 700 buses where fuel lines rubbing on hydraulic brake lines may cause brake fluid leaks, reducing braking performance and risking crashes. Free repairs ensure proper clearance; recall started December 27, 2011.
- Tire load certification label. Recall 11V201000 covered 6,360 units with incorrect tire labels listing lower tire pressure ratings than required, risking overloading and tire failures. Dealers replace labels free; recall began May 28, 2011.
- Air conditioner fuse holder. Recall 11V222000 for 6,831 buses due to fuse holders that may loosen and arc, potentially causing fires. Owners receive retrofit kits free of charge; recall began May 20, 2011.
- Electrical power cables. Recall 11V503000 affected 3,109 buses with corroded power cable connections behind the driver’s kick panel that may short circuit and cause fires. Interim notices advise inspections; repairs free once remedy is finalized.
- Emergency door handle stems. Recalls 15V425000 and 15V432000 impacted over 106,000 buses where corrosion may detach door handles, delaying door opening and evacuation, raising injury risk. Stems are replaced or treated free starting December 24, 2015.
- Wheelchair lift link arms. Recall 15V565000 covers 4,334 buses with folding link arms having oversized pivot holes that allow bearings to shift, risking platform failure and injury. Dealers inspect and replace damaged parts free; recall began November 2, 2015.
- Wheelchair pocket anchorage. Recalls 17V454000 and 17V453000 involved about 1,494 buses where anchorage may fail to secure wheelchairs in crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers add fasteners free of charge; recall started December 20, 2017.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 18V083000 affected 606 buses equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button extinguishers that may clog, detach nozzles, or fail to discharge properly, raising fire injury hazards. Owners get free replacements from Kidde; recall began March 30, 2018.
Owners of 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consult legal professionals for assistance.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
136033
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
606 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1462 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
32 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
4334 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
3013 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 non-school buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Risk: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
103038 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Risk: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
3109 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN UN-FUSED POWER CABLE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6831 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, FS-65, AND MINOTOR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Risk: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6360 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk: INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
700 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR. THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR TO THE ENGINE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Risk: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6548 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Complaints
No complaints found.