Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2
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
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2 has six recall campaigns, mainly involving equipment and safety compliance issues. With only one owner complaint, data is limited to assess common failures accurately. The recalls primarily focus on non-critical systems, suggesting average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flush
- Belt replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Faulty stop arms
- Wheelchair lift issues
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. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.