Thomas Mvp Ef 1997
Model Mvp Ef made in 1997 by Thomas got 4 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, seats and service brakes, air.
Model 1997
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V362000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6500 | 02/09/2001 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/03/2000 | 11/06/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 35405 | 08/29/2000 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/07/2000 | 08/09/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V232011 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4780 | 08/29/2000 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/07/2000 | 11/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school bus chassis and emergency vehicles built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V378000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1996 to 11/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 57 | 05/01/2002 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 12/12/2001 | 01/02/2002 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. a third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard requirements. only vehicles located in the state of washington are involved. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the bus occupant may not be able to exit the bus quickly. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a third roof hatch. owner notification began may 1, 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 thomas built at 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V087000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 243435 | 08/18/2008 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/26/2008 | 02/27/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | In 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 Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 973D | 07/11/1997 | 605815 | Subject on holes drilled in air intake tubing. *tt | 07/27/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Metal guards on headlights are rubbing against the brake line, which could wear through and cause a possible leakage, and loss of braking. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Metal guards on headlights are rubbing against brake line, which could wear through and cause a possible leak, and a loss of braking. *ak *ml | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Metal guards on headlights are rubbing against the brake line, which could wear through and cause a possible leakage, and loss of braking. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Metal guards on headlights are rubbing against brake line, which could wear through and cause a possible leak, and a loss of braking. *ak *ml | |||