2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef, covering 19,419 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
- Risk
- Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 08V088000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.
- Risk
- This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the cable. Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/thomas built at
Recall number 03V205000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef recalls
How do I check if my 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef have?
3, covering electrical system and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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