2001 Thomas MVP ER: recalls and complaints

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• 08V35600030 Jul 2008Engine and Engine Cooling
• 08V08700026 Feb 2008Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
• 07V54400029 Nov 2007Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 07V13700023 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air
• 05V20500027 Apr 2005Fuel System, Diesel
• 05V1370001 Apr 2005Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 02V16000931 Oct 2002Seat Belts
• 02V2210006 Aug 2002Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 02V08500020 Mar 2002Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
• 01V32200215 Nov 2001Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 01V3410001 Nov 2001Seats
• 01V10500027 Mar 2001Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 07V544000Received 29 Nov 2007. 33,303 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2008.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 05V137000Received 1 Apr 2005. 4,819 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. The tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began september 6, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-441. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Sep 2005.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 01V322002Received 15 Nov 2001. 2,700 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began march 18, 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 FL-389. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2002.

11. 01V341000Received 1 Nov 2001. 708 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. Owner notification began november 13, 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 thomas built at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 2001.

12. 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.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

23 Oct 2007

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

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.

1. 19964
2. 19976
3. 19987
4. 19999
5. 200012
6. 200112
7. 20029
8. 20038
9. 20046
10. 20055
11. 20063
12. 20073
13. 20083

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Thomas MVP ER?

315,077 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 2001 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2001 Thomas MVP ER name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Thomas MVP ER open?

No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.