2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MVP EF years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF recalls (3)
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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Risk: Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.
Risk: This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.
Fix: 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
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tie rod tube failure (PE04062) — opened Sep 3, 2004, closed Feb 2, 2005.
- School bus lighting failures (EA04014) — opened Jun 9, 2004, closed Dec 20, 2004.
Other Thomas Built Buses MVP EF years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 MVP EF | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MVP EF | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 MVP EF | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 MVP EF | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 MVP EF | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 MVP EF | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 MVP EF | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 MVP EF | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 MVP EF | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP EF a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MVP EF model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.