Recall 08V622000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Defect in 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,198 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V622000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,198 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 THOMAS ER, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP EF, 2003 THOMAS MVP ER, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2004 THOMAS MVP ER, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2004 THOMAS ER, 2005 THOMAS MVP ER, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2005 THOMAS ER, 2006 THOMAS ER, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2006 THOMAS MVP ER, 2007 THOMAS ER, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2007 THOMAS MVP ER, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2008 THOMAS MVP ER, 2008 THOMAS ER, 2008 THOMAS MVP EF, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-ER, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES ER
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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