Thomas MVP EF; Thomas Built Buses MVP EF (1998-2003): Electrical system
Recall 03V205000 · Jun 2, 2003 · Freightliner Corporation
461
vehicles affected
461
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V205000
- Date
- Jun 2, 2003
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 461
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 1998-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES, THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CAN PINCH BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE BLOCK.
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AT
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | MVP EF | 1998-2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses | MVP EF | 2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V205000?
2 models: Thomas MVP EF (1998-2002), Thomas Built Buses MVP EF (2003), about 461 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V205000?
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AT
What can happen?
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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.