2000 Thomas MVP EF: recalls and complaints

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• 07V14200027 Mar 2007Seat Belts
• 05V20500027 Apr 2005Fuel System, Diesel
• 03V2050002 Jun 2003Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 02V16000931 Oct 2002Seat Belts
• 02V2210006 Aug 2002Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 01V37800012 Dec 2001Structure / Body
• 01V09700926 Jun 2001Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
• 00V42800029 Dec 2000Steering / Linkages
• 00V3620003 Nov 2000Seats
• 00V2320117 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 00V2320027 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

1. 07V142000Received 27 Mar 2007. 11,265 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-495. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Feb 2008.

2. 05V205000Received 27 Apr 2005. 16,000 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-447.

3. 03V205000Received 2 Jun 2003. 461 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-415. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2003.

4. 02V160009Received 31 Oct 2002. 2,371 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. 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 336-841-5924 or amsafe at 574-266-8330.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2003.

5. 02V221000Received 6 Aug 2002. 15 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school and transit buses, the wheel lug nut may not tighten completely.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install new wheel studs. Owner notification began february 28, 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2003.

6. 01V378000Received 12 Dec 2001. 57 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the bus occupant may not be able to exit the bus quickly.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2002.

7. 01V097009Received 26 Jun 2001. 129 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Am-safe notified thomas built's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began september 21, 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 thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Sep 2001.

8. 00V428000Received 29 Dec 2000. 557 units.

   Steering / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with air brakes and a trw steering gear. The pinch bolt on the pitman arm contacts the exhaust port on the air brake treadle valve during steering maneuvers.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in increased steering effort or an over-steer condition.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will add a spacer under the brake valve to provide sufficient clearance.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2001.

9. 00V362000Received 3 Nov 2000. 6,500 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2001.

10. 00V232011Received 7 Aug 2000. 4,780 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2000.

11. 00V232002Received 7 Aug 2000. 35,405 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-266. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2000.

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2. 19954
3. 19964
4. 19976
5. 19988
6. 199910
7. 200011
8. 200110
9. 20029
10. 20036
11. 20046
12. 20055
13. 20064
14. 20074
15. 20084

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 Thomas MVP EF?

77,540 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thomas MVP EF have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the Thomas MVP EF, model years 1994 to 2008. 11 of them name the 2000 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Thomas MVP EF open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.