1996 THOMAS MVP ER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
The 1996 THOMAS MVP ER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER, potentially affecting up to 258,508 vehicles.
Recall 08V356000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 3,773 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 3,773 MY 1996 THROUGH 2002 THOMAS BUILT MVP ER SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 8, 1995 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2001, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 AND 3126 ENGINES. UN-FUSED POWER CABLES WERE TIE-WRAPPED TO A WIRE BRAID ENGINE FUEL RETURN HOSE. OVER TIME THESE CABLES MAY CHAFE, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE LOOM AND EVENTUALLY THROUGH THE CABLE...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
View full details →Recall 08V087000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 243,435 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HANDLES WITH A MORE ROBUST HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008, AND NOTIFICATION FOR THE REVISED POPULATION...
View full details →Recall 02V085000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 4,800 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, MISALIGNMENT OF THE FAN DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BELT AND PULLEY BEARING WEAR.
Consequence: IF THE SCHOOL BUS IS DISABLED BY A COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND IS STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY TO A SCHOOL BUS OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BELT, IDLER PULLEY, AND BELT TENSIONER AND THE PULLEY'S LASER WILL BE ALIGNED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →Recall 00V362000 — SEATS
| 6,500 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
Consequence: IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REPLACED AFTER DEFORMING, AND IS ALLOWED TO BREAK, ITS BREAKING WILL RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BASE AND ADD REINFORCEMENT TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER.
Safety Rating for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 THOMAS MVP ER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS MVP ER
- 1996 THOMAS MVP ER (current)
- 1997 THOMAS MVP ER — 0 complaints
- 1998 THOMAS MVP ER — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOMAS MVP ER — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOMAS MVP ER — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOMAS MVP ER — 1 complaint
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints