Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Other
High risk
Oct 5, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain school buses, in extreme cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign
Also affects: Thomas Built Conventional, Thomas Built Er, Thomas Built Hdx, Thomas Built Minotour, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Steering
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain school buses, a crack on the internal thread root of the tie rod could lead to separation of the tie rod from the steer axle assembly. Tie rod separation could result in
Also affects: Thomas Built Er Transit Bus, Thomas Built Hd, Thomas Built Hdx, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Engine
High risk
Sep 25, 2002
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, a misalignment of fan belt drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear. Correction: Dealer will affect repairs.
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Other
High risk
Nov 30, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams's controls industries. The weld attachi
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Vcl Chassis, Freightliner Xb Bus, Freightliner Xc Chassis
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Structure
High risk
May 23, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 221- School Bus Body Joint Strength. The adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body was omitted. In the event of a c
Also affects: Thomas Built Er Transit Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Brakes
High risk
May 23, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles do not comply with requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. The low air warning system detects pressure in only one reservoir system and not both as required
Also affects: Thomas Built Er Transit Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er — Steering
High risk
Apr 6, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles 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 bel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Motor Coach Chassis, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef, Western Star 4900, Western Star 4800, Western Star 5900