Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2
The 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 has six recalls and one owner complaint, mostly concerning equipment and safety features like wheelchair lifts and stop arms. While no major drivetrain issues are noted, the volume and nature of recalls suggest attention to detailed inspection, particularly focusing on safety equipment functionality.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V430000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V432000 FMVSS 404/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V135000 FMVSS 404/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V002000 FRONT BUMPER MOUNTED SWING-OUT CROSS ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V496000 STOP ARM MAY NOT DEPLOY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V085000 SLOW PARK BRAKE APPLICATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Wheelchair lift issues
How to check: Inspect all wheelchair lifts for proper operation.
Stop arm may not deploy
How to check: Test stop arm functionality with deployment.
Parking brake may not apply fully
How to check: Engage parking brake and try to move the bus.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for abnormal engine noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check dashboard warning lights.
Red flag: Any warning lights remain on
- 03
Low speed drive
What to check: Test steering response and brakes.
Red flag: Sluggish steering or brake response
- 04
Stop and go traffic
What to check: Observe transmission smoothness.
Red flag: Harsh or jerky gear changes
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for sufficient power and noise.
Red flag: Lack of power or rattling sounds
- 06
Parking
What to check: Test parking brake application.
Red flag: Bus rolls with parking brake on
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the wheelchair lift been repaired?
- Are there any pending recalls?
- What's the service history of the bus?
- Have there been any accidents?
- Is there any warranty remaining?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle title
- Service records
- Recall repair documentation
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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