2007 Thomas Built Buses C2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Visibility (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2018-03-06 · C2 13-04R7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
c2 13-04r7_required tools for warrantable repair
Equipment 2018-03-06 · C2 13-04R7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
c2 13-04r7_required tools for warrantable repair
Equipment 2017-04-10 · 04R5 C2 13-04R5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
required tools for warrantable repair
Engine 2013-02-01 · sbt4905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sbt4905 def gauge reading incorrectly
Structure:frame And Members 2011-08-03 · PSB-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built: instructions regarding installation for window trim. not for cracks projcting through side member to outside window frame. *pe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2009-04-27 · SB-13R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas bus: the latch enclosures on the pre-new generation windows breaking. currently only way to get this part is to buy a complete slider assembly. the current method of repair is to remove the entire window, remove the window header, and replace the slider. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-02-06 · Visibility/Wiper · 93,924 mi“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 th…”
2011-04-04 · Parking Brake“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.…”
2010-01-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 29,000 mi“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…”
2009-06-29 · Parking Brake:conventional:air“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 th…”
2008-07-23 · Visibility“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…”
2007-10-29 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 438 mi“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. the engine size was unknown. the current milea…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.