Thomas Mvp Ef 1994
Model Mvp Ef made in 1994 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts and vehicle speed control.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V170000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1994 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 11/27/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/05/1995 | 09/12/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The routing of the positive battery cable can allow heat from the air discharge line to melt the cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a possible short circuit and loss of power to the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable and replace any cables that show damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; battery; cable.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V142000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/23/1994 to 04/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11265 | 02/08/2008 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. the seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-495.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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V191000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1994 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 11/27/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/11/1995 | 10/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal lever can contact the engine cover causing the accelerator linkage to bind and not return to idle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the accelerator linkage binds, the engine will not return to idle when the driver lets up on the accelerator pedal increasing the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal rocker and installing a retaining bracket at the engine cover to prevent the cover from contacting the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; pedal.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||