Recall 07V-544: 2001–2008 Thomas ER, 2001–2008 Thomas MVP EF and 3 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 29, 2007, covering about 33,303 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
The risk
A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-516.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V544000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas ER | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-544?
Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
How is recall 07V-544 fixed?
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.