2003-2009 Thomas Er, Thomas MVP Ef and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on November 26, 2008. It covers about 18,198 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,198
- reported
- Nov 26, 2008
- owners notified
- Jul 6, 2009
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.
- Risk
- Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 08V622000
Affected vehicles
- Thomas Er 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Thomas MVP Ef 2008 2008
- Thomas MVP Er 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Thomas Built Buses Er 2009 2009
- Thomas Built Buses HDX 2003-2009 2003200420052006200720082009
- Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef 2003-2007, 2009 200320042005200620072009
- Thomas Built Buses MVP Er 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
2005 Thomas Er2006 Thomas Er2007 Thomas Er2008 Thomas Er2008 Thomas MVP Ef2005 Thomas MVP Er2006 Thomas MVP Er2007 Thomas MVP Er2008 Thomas MVP Er2009 Thomas Built Buses Er2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Questions about recall 08V622000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2009 Thomas Er, Thomas MVP Ef and others fuses and circuit breakers?
Yes. Recall 08V622000, reported on November 26, 2008, covers about 18,198 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V622000?
Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. 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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