The worst 1999 Thomas MVP problems
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Recalls 5
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
- Risk
- This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 thomas built at 1‑336‑881‑7219.
Recall number 00V174000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with neway ad 200 rear air suspensions. There is interference between the suspension u-bolt and the rear axle which can cause the u-bolt to crack and fall off.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a detailed repair procedure and free parts.
Recall number 00V041000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Risk
- If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.
Recall number 99V176000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins isb or caterpillar 3126 engines. A decal that warns of the danger of using ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted. The label should be located on the fixed headlight panel on the front of the bus.
- Risk
- The electrical preheater element could possibly be ignited by starting fluid sprayed into the air intake system, resulting in explosion and possible personal injury to those in and around the bus.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a warning label and installation instructions.
Recall number 99V177000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The mounting bolt for the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount. The loosened bolt could then work in the frame rail-mounting hole, which could result in hairline cracking of the frame rail in the shock absorber mounting area and possible fracture of the shock absorber mounting eye as well.
- Risk
- Disengagement of the shock(s) could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with repair parts and detailed repair procedures.
Recall number 99V075000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Seat belts webbing abrading on frame
This investigation was opened after odi received notification from two fleets alleging thediscovery ofnumerous seat belts with cut webbing as a result of the webbing abrading against anunderseat metal bracket.the subject vehicles are class a school buses weighing under 10,000 pounds.they are required by federal standard fmvss 208 to have seat belts.as a result of this investigation, freightliner will conduct a safety recall to inspect all affected buses for seat belt ?chafing? And will replacedamaged belts as needed. Also, the seat belt retainer strip will be modified or replaced to prevent future chafing.freightliner expanded the scope of the recall (beyond the original investigation population) to include approximately 10,251 additional buses having gross vehicle weight ratings greater than 10,000 lbs.they determined that these buses are also susceptible to the chafing action.there is no federalrequirement for seat belts in school buses weighing over 10,000 pounds.however, some customers have ordered seat belts and some states have requirements for seat belts.therefore, freightliner has agreed to address those buses even though there is no applicable federal standard.the recall action taken by freightliner resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
PE06057
School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
EA04014
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Is the 1999 Thomas MVP reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Thomas MVP.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Thomas MVP?
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How many recalls does the 1999 Thomas MVP have?
5 recalls, covering exterior lighting, suspension and vehicle speed control.
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