Thomas ER, MVP EF, MVP ER; Thomas Built Buses ER and 4 more (2003-2009): Electrical system
Recall 08V622000 · Nov 26, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
18,198
vehicles affected
18,198
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V622000
- Date
- Nov 26, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 18,198
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2003-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 28 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | ER | 2003-2008 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 2008 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 2003-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | ER | 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2003-2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses | MVP EF | 2003 |
| Thomas Built Buses | MVP-EF | 2004-2007, 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses | MVP-ER | 2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V622000?
8 models: Thomas ER (2003-2008), Thomas MVP EF (2008), Thomas MVP ER (2003-2008) and 5 more, about 18,198 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V622000?
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.
What can happen?
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.