Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef 2009

Model Mvp-ef made in 2009 by Thomas Built Buses got 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2009

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)1819807/06/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/26/200812/01/2008
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10V397000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/12/2008 to 07/16/2010V (Vehicle)6612/13/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/03/201009/09/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef non school buses manufcatured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. on affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. in some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. if undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also 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 .
10V396000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/12/2008 to 07/16/2010V (Vehicle)111712/13/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/03/201009/09/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef thomas built school buses manufactured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. on affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. in some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. if undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also 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 - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11V222000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)682805/20/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also 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 .
11V223000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)6405/20/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also 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 .
OTHER - SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
09V394000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/31/2008 to 02/18/2009V (Vehicle)292202/03/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/02/200910/07/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence SummaryShould the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-562.owners may also 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 .
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
09V462000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/15/2005 to 11/23/2009V (Vehicle)508203/17/2010ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryA stuck accelerator pedal may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler trucks' campaign number is fl-570.owners may also 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
PSB-1201/30/200810033705Thomas built buses: exhaust pipe support hanger improvement. an improved exhaust pipe support hanger, #tbb 140672 is available for units that have bent or broken hanger. *pe09/13/2010