Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef 2004

Model Mvp-ef made in 2004 by Thomas Built Buses got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment adaptive.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
08V622000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/01/2002 to 10/17/2008V (Vehicle)1819807/06/2009MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/26/200812/01/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryThomas 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.
NotesDaimler truck recall no. fl-539.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V088000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/06/2005 to 07/19/2006V (Vehicle)76008/08/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/26/200802/27/2008571403
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryShould the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-524.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06V150000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 06/16/2005 to 07/01/2005V (Vehicle)4506/23/2006MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/03/200605/03/2006
Defect SummaryCertain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.
Consequence SummaryIn the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryRicon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. at 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-473.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - COLUMN
06V422000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 09/27/2004 to 09/10/2006V (Vehicle)265006/25/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/03/200611/03/2006
Defect SummaryCertain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. the steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
Consequence SummaryIf the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on march 30, 2007. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no fl-482.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/22/2009534091
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