The worst 1993 Thomas MVP problems
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Recalls 6
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall number 97V133000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
- Risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
Recall number 96V164000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
Recall number 96V139000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
- Risk
- Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will correct the misalignment of the automatic transmission.
Recall number 95V148000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
- Risk
- Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. Damaged retractors will be replaced.
Recall number 95V004000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
- Risk
- The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
- Remedy
- Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Recall number 93V013000 · Recall details
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Is the 1993 Thomas MVP reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Thomas MVP.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Thomas MVP?
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How many recalls does the 1993 Thomas MVP have?
6 recalls, covering electrical system, structure and power train.
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