Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit 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 Transit 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 Transit Bus — Engine
High risk
May 10, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles equipped with John Deere 8.1L Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines, a sudden throttle surge may occur, which could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer
Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit 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 School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit 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 School Bus
Thomas Built Mvp-Er Transit Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 22, 2003
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the driver's seat height adjusting bracket can break. Seat collapse could result in loss of control and vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will install a repair
Also affects: Thomas Built Cl960 Transit Bus, Thomas Built Er Transit Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Transit Bus, Thomas Built Tl960 Transit Bus