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1994 THOMAS MVP EF

3 recalls — 0 complaints

07V142000 Mar 27, 2007
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
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 EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
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.
11,265 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
95V191000 Oct 11, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE.
Consequence
IF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BINDS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE DRIVER LETS UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROCKER AND INSTALLING A RETAINING BRACKET AT THE ENGINE COVER TO PREVENT THE COVER FROM CONTACTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
95V170000 Sep 5, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS MVP EF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ99008 Opened: Mar 19, 1999 — Closed: Apr 13, 1999
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1998
FRAME CRACKS-FRONT SHOCK MOUNT
There is no summary currently available
SQ97012 Opened: May 12, 1997 — Closed: Jul 2, 1997
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1995
BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
ALLEGED POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ABRADING THE ENGINE VALVE COVER

THOMAS MVP EF — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS MVP EF across all model years (1994–2008).

95 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS MVP EF — Year by Year

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2003 6 0 View
2002 9 0 View
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2000 11 0 View
1999 10 0 View
1998 8 3 View
1997 6 4 View
1996 4 1 View
1995 4 0 View
1994 (current) 3 0

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