1999 Thomas MVP ER: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1999 Thomas MVP ER. The newest campaign is 08V356000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Jul 2008. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 08V356000, in the NHTSA record

Thomas 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.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 330,708 units in total.

08V35600030 Jul 2008Engine and Engine Cooling
08V08700026 Feb 2008Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
05V20500027 Apr 2005Fuel System, Diesel
02V2210006 Aug 2002Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
02V08500020 Mar 2002Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
01V04400221 Feb 2001Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
00V3620003 Nov 2000Seats
00V2320117 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
00V2320027 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

08V356000Received 30 Jul 2008. 3,773 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler 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, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a short circuit, a vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thomas 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.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-534. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2009.
08V087000Received 26 Feb 2008. 243,435 units.
Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2008.
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.
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.
02V085000Received 20 Mar 2002. 4,800 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If 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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers 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.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number VON 49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2002.
01V044002Received 21 Feb 2001. 16,000 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-284. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2001.
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.
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.
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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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1999 Thomas MVP ER
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE02023	Preliminary evaluation	FAN DRIVE UPDATE	Engine and Engine Cooling	12 Feb 2002	25 Mar 2002	02V085000
SQ99008	Safety query	FRAME CRACKS-FRONT SHOCK MOUNT	Structure	19 Mar 1999	13 Apr 1999	99V075000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1999 Thomas MVP ERThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1999 Thomas MVP ER: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/mvp-er/1999/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Thomas MVP ER?: 330,708 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas MVP ER have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Thomas MVP ER, model years 1996 to 2008. 9 of them name the 1999 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Thomas MVP ER open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.