2008 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported April 6, 2011 · 6,831 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V222000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported April 6, 2011 · 64 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, and minotor non school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V223000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported December 1, 2009 · 5,082 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured from february 15, 2005 through november 23, 2009. The accelerator pedal may become wedged against the scuff plate and become stuck in full throttle position.
Risk: A stuck accelerator pedal may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will raise the accelerator pedal free of charge. The safety recall began on march 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V462000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2008 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2008 Thomas Built Buses MVP-Ef have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and vehicle speed control.

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