2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls and problems
The 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls
Recall 08V-622: Electrical System
Problem: 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. Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.
Risk: Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (Mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall 08V-088: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Risk: Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Recall 03V-205: Electrical System
Problem: On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.
Risk: This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the cable. Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/thomas built at
Other Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF years
Compare all Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF years · All Thomas Built Buses models
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF: 08V-622 (electrical system), 08V-088 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 03V-205 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas Built Buses recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built Buses dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.