2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef. Newest first.
Daimler 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thomas 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.
Daimler 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Daimler 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.
On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the cable. owner notification began july 28, 2003. 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/thomas built at
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Tie rod tube failure
This investigation was prompted by complaints from two separate school busfleets.both fleets alleged that while maneuvering in a parking area, the tie-rod tube disconnected from one of the tie-rods.dana, freightliner and thomas built buses recently completed extensive tesing and determined that a crack may initiate on…
This investigation was prompted by complaints from two separate school busfleets.both fleets alleged that while maneuvering in a parking area, the tie-rod tube disconnected from one of the tie-rods.dana, freightliner and thomas built buses recently completed extensive tesing and determined that a crack may initiate on the internal thread root of the tie rod.this condition IS due to inadequate dampening in the chassis system to account for normal brake-induced vibration.these cracks may lead to separation of the tie rod from the assembly.approximately 5,839 dana steer axles equipped with a certain trw tie rod assembly utilizing a cut thread design are involved:a.1320 axle applications, thomas part number 61110702 and 61110705 installed on thomas buses with 6" brakes and 30" air chambers;b.1460 axle applications, thomas bus part number 61110707 and 61110708 installed with 6" brakes and 30" air chambers. Thomas built bus will replace the existing tie rod assemblies which contain the cut thread design with a new tie rod assembly that utilizes a rolled thread design.a rolled thread provides less stress on the critical area of the tie rod. A copy of the defect report IS attached. This action resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly,this investigation IS closed.
- School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10140780OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
- 10140779OlFL685 TBB Interim-CAN TBB Emergency Door Handles
- 10130415FL685 TBB Emergency Door Handles
- 10129755PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
- 10129754PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
- 10129753PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
- 10129752Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
- 10129748Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012969715CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
- 1012968915-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
- 1012964515Tl5 davco shop pro fxp 95
- 1012964415TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
- 1012962715CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
- 1012962215-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
- 1012962115-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
- 10128809713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
- 10128808715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
- 10128807714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
- 10128806712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
- 1012878914-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
- 1012878814-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
- 1012878614-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
- 1012878514-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
- 1012878414-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
- 1012878314-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
- 10128780ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only
- 1012873216-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
- 1012873016-009R_OWL Enhancements
- 10128729New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 10128728Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
- 1012681312-045-DLR New Vehicle Warranty and Extended Coverage Freight
- 1012680912-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
- 1012680812-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
- 1012680712-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
- 1012680615-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
- 10126797_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
- 101267750239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
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