Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 29, 2015
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain school buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may potentially corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem
Also affects: Thomas Built C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Conventional School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Nov 19, 2008
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily resulting in a loss of power to chassis and body electrical circuits. Unexpected loss of exterior lighting and/or engine s
Also affects: Thomas Built Er Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jul 30, 2008
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, un-fused power cables were fastened to a fuel return hose during vehicle assembly. Over time, these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventua
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 22, 2008
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain school buses, the rear emergency exit exterior door handle may be severely weakened over time by corrosion. In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the
Also affects: Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 3, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain buses, the Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the circuit board. This could cause the board to melt, potentially resulting in a veh
Also affects: Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Er Transit Bus, Thomas Built Fs65 School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx Transit Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Mar 19, 2007
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain school buses, the service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure of the floor/firewall, limiting the maxim
Also affects: Thomas Built Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
May 10, 2005
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB diesel engine, the fuel lift pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stal
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs65 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb45 Shuttle Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb55 Shuttle Bus Chassis
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jan 23, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the ABS valve may be assembled with low bolt torque and could leak which could extend the brake stopping distance. Correction: Dealer will re-torque the front
Also affects: Thomas Built Er Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Jan 22, 2003
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the shock mounting bolt can loosen causing hairline frame cracking and potential shock bracket failure. disengagement of shock from vehicle could result in a c
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 6, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain school buses, equipped with seats manufactured by SynTec Inc, fail to conform to the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Also affects: Thomas Built Conventional School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Srw School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T Liner Er School Bus