2000 Thomas MVP recalls and problems
The 2000 Thomas MVP has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Thomas MVP vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Thomas MVP recalls
Recall 05V-207: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
Risk: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 00V-174: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Risk: This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Thomas MVP have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Thomas MVP: 05V-207 (engine and engine cooling), 00V-174 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.