Thomas Mvp Er 1996

Model Mvp Er made in 1996 by Thomas got 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding seats, structure. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seats and structure.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08V356000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/08/1995 to 02/16/2001V (Vehicle)377302/27/2009MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/30/200807/30/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 3,773 my 1996 through 2002 thomas built mvp er school buses manufactured from june 8, 1995 through february 16, 2001, equipped with caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines. un-fused power cables were tie-wrapped to a wire braid engine fuel return hose. over time these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventually through the cable insulation and fuel line covering in an area not easily detectable during normal maintenance without removing the tie wraps and opening the wire loom. un-fused and un-switched power cables which wear through and contact the fuel line wire braid may short circuit.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a short circuit, a vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall no. fl-534.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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
02V085000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/13/1995 to 03/20/2001V (Vehicle)480006/10/2002ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/20/200203/26/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
Consequence SummaryIf the school bus is disabled by a cooling system failure and is stalled on the side of the road, an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury to a school bus occupant could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fan belt, idler pulley, and belt tensioner and the pulley's laser will be aligned. owner notification began june 10, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEATS
00V362000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)650002/09/2001MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/03/200011/06/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. this bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Consequence SummaryIf the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
NotesOwner notification began february 9, 2001.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 atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08V087000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008V (Vehicle)24343508/18/2008ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/26/200802/27/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-525.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
981411/03/1998606745Subject regarding flip seat corner covers, underseat. *tt06/28/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
983311/03/1998606744Concerns with the front entrace door seal at header. *tt06/28/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE02023THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/12/200203/25/2002FAN DRIVE UPDATE02V085000
 Allege that the fan drive belt fails.this can result in engine overheating and cause the bus engine to stall