1994 Thomas MVP: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1994 Thomas MVP. The newest campaign is 00V174000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Jun 2000. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 00V174000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 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 1-336-881-7219.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
8 campaigns, newest first. 138,317 units in total.
- 00V174000Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch
- 99V177000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 99V176000Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
- 97V133000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 96V164000Structure / Body
- 96V139000Structure / Body
- 95V148000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- 95V004000Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
00V174000Received . 803 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Switch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 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 1-336-881-7219.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
99V177000Received . 1,123 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins isb or caterpillar 3126 engines. A decal that warns of the danger of using ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted. The label should be located on the fixed headlight panel on the front of the bus.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The electrical preheater element could possibly be ignited by starting fluid sprayed into the air intake system, resulting in explosion and possible personal injury to those in and around the bus.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with a warning label and installation instructions.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
99V176000Received . 1,307 units.
Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal mounting bracket to raise the accelerator so the pedal does not catch on the floor mat.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
97V133000Received . 8,107 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
96V164000Received . 2,117 units.
Structure / Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
96V139000Received . 120,371 units.
Structure / Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
95V148000Received . 1,413 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will correct the misalignment of the automatic transmission.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
95V004000Received . 3,076 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. Damaged retractors will be replaced.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE06057 | Preliminary evaluation | SEAT BELTS WEBBING ABRADING ON FRAME | Seat Belts | 21 Nov 2006 | 30 Mar 2007 | 07V142000 |
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
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1994 Thomas MVPThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1994 Thomas MVP: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/mvp/1994/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1994 Thomas MVP?
- 138,317 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Thomas MVP have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Thomas MVP, model years 1977 to 2003. 8 of them name the 1994 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1994 Thomas MVP open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.