2000 Thomas MVP ER: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2000 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. 3 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

12 campaigns, newest first. 320,361 units in total.

08V35600030 Jul 2008Engine and Engine Cooling
08V08700026 Feb 2008Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
07V13700023 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air
05V20500027 Apr 2005Fuel System, Diesel
02V16000931 Oct 2002Seat Belts
02V2210006 Aug 2002Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
02V08500020 Mar 2002Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
01V09700926 Jun 2001Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
01V10500027 Mar 2001Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch
00V3620003 Nov 2000Seats
00V2320027 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
00V2320117 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.
07V137000Received 23 Mar 2007. 3,000 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built hdx and mvp-er school buses manufactured between april 23, 2000, and november 14, 2003. The service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-493. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Feb 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.
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.
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.
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.
01V105000Received 27 Mar 2001. 153 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles do not comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This does not meet the standard.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will correct the low air pressure switch wiring. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owner notification is expected to begin 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 336-881-7219.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 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.
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.
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.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2000 Thomas MVP ER
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE07054	Preliminary evaluation	EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILURE	Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments	9 Nov 2007	4 Mar 2008	08V087000
PE07008	Preliminary evaluation	RESTRICTED BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT	Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve	12 Feb 2007	16 Apr 2007	07V137000
PE02023	Preliminary evaluation	FAN DRIVE UPDATE	Engine and Engine Cooling	12 Feb 2002	25 Mar 2002	02V085000

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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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2000 Thomas MVP ER: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/mvp-er/2000/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
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 2000 Thomas MVP ER?: 320,361 units in 12 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. 12 of them name the 2000 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Thomas MVP ER open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.