No complaints are listed for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2011-04-06. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Consequence: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-04-06. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, FS-65, AND MINOTOR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Consequence: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2009-12-01. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2009. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME WEDGED AGAINST THE SCUFF PLATE AND BECOME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Consequence: A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL RAISE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
75 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 42 |
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| ENGINE | 7 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 6 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
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10124132
Date: 2017-10-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
10128732
Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
10128744
Date: 2016-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
10128729
Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
10128730
Date: 2016-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
10128728
Date: 2016-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
10130415
Date: 2015-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
FL685 TBB Emergency Door Handles
10076139
Date: 2015-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TBB Emergency Door Handles On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the door opening mechanism may corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separating from the door mechanism while trying to open the door f
10126797
Date: 2015-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
10126806
Date: 2015-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs