Recall 08V088000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF
RECALL This recall affects up to 760 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V088000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 760 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for THOMAS BUILT BUSES
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V849000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 | |
| 25V850000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 | |
| 25V602000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V604000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 | |
| 24V569000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 | |
| 24V570000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 13 | |
| 24V555000 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 27,494 | |
| 24V478000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 162 | |
| 24V336000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | PARKING BRAKE | 398 |