2005 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 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.
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. the steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on march 30, 2007. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, FS65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy
Ricon IS conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm IS cracked free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on may 30, 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
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.
- 10052084Thomas built: see document search button for owner letter. The fuse(s) used for the heater/defroster, IS incorrect and should be replaced with a 1 amp. Models 2003-2008 saf-t-liner mvp-ef.
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