Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls and problems
16 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
16
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
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Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 MVP-EF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 MVP-EF | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 MVP-EF | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 MVP-EF | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 MVP-EF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 MVP-EF | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 MVP-EF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 MVP-EF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 MVP-EF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 MVP-EF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 |
All Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-474 | Sep 15, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. |
| 11V-223 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Equipment | Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, and minotor non school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1… |
| 11V-222 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Equipment | Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with… |
| 10V-487 | Oct 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef and hdx non school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. |
| 10V-486 | Oct 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. |
| 10V-397 | Sep 3, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef non school buses manufcatured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. |
| 10V-396 | Sep 3, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef thomas built school buses manufactured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. |
| 10V-058 | Feb 23, 2010 | 2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. |
| 09V-462 | Dec 1, 2009 | 2006–2011 | Vehicle Speed Control | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured from february 15, 2005 through november 23, 2009. |
| 09V-394 | Oct 2, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Other | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. |
| 09V-287 | Jul 23, 2009 | 2010 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling 35 model year 2010 mvp-ef and hdx thomas built transit buses manufactured from october 22, 2008 through march 25, 2009 the emergency exit push-out window may be installed improperly resulting… |
| 08V-622 | Nov 26, 2008 | 2003–2007, 2009 | Electrical System | Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. |
| 08V-088 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2003–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. |
| 06V-422 | Nov 3, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Steering | Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between september 27, 2004, and september 10, 2006. |
| 06V-150 | May 3, 2006 | 2004–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. |
| 03V-205 | Jun 2, 2003 | 2003 | Electrical System | On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has the most reports (1). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF model years 2003–2012.
What are the most common Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF problems?
Owners report seats, electrical system problems most often.