2004–2006 FCCC B2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses C2, 2004–2005 Thomas C2 Recall: CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND…
NHTSA campaign 06V085000 · Parking Brake · filed Mar 28, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO FL-472.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More FCCC B2 recalls
- 2011 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2008–2009 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2011 FCCC B2 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2005–2011 FCCC B2 and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
- 2008–2010 FCCC B2 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Other campaigns involving FCCC vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V085000 (manufacturer number FL-472). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.