1996-2002 Thomas MVP Er recall: engine and engine cooling
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on July 30, 2008. It covers about 3,773 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,773
- reported
- Jul 30, 2008
- owners notified
- Feb 27, 2009
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 3,773 my 1996 through 2002 thomas built mvp er school buses manufactured from june 8, 1995 through february 16, 2001, equipped with caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines. Un-fused power cables were tie-wrapped to a wire braid engine fuel return hose. Over time these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventually through the cable insulation and fuel line covering in an area not easily detectable during normal maintenance without removing the tie wraps and opening the wire loom. Un-fused and un-switched power cables which wear through and contact the fuel line wire braid may short circuit.
- Risk
- In the event of a short circuit, a vehicle fire can occur.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 08V356000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
1999 Thomas MVP Er2000 Thomas MVP Er2001 Thomas MVP Er2002 Thomas MVP Er
Questions about recall 08V356000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2002 Thomas MVP Er engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 08V356000, reported on July 30, 2008, covers about 3,773 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V356000?
Thomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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