Thomas ER, ER Transit, MVP EF, MVP ER and 5 more (1995-2008): Structure
Recall 08V087000 · Feb 26, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
243,435
vehicles affected
243,435
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V087000
- Date
- Feb 26, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 243,435
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door > Hinge and attachments
- Model years
- 1995-2008
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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 AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 86 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | ER | 2001-2008 |
| Thomas | ER Transit | 1995-2000 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 1995-1999, 2001-2008 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 1996-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | FS-65 | 1995-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2001-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX EF | 1995-2000 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour | 2001-2003, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 1995-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V087000?
9 models: Thomas ER (2001-2008), Thomas ER Transit (1995-2000), Thomas MVP EF (1995-1999, 2001-2008) and 6 more, about 243,435 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V087000?
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.