2002 THOMAS MVP ER RECALL - #07V544000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH TYCO PC BOARD AND TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED THE RATING OF THE TYCO PC BOARD CAUSING THE BOARDS TO MELT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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| Vehicle |
2002 THOMAS MVP ER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/23/2000 - 1/24/2006 |
| Recalled on |
11/29/2007 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2008 |
| # Affected |
33,303 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH TYCO PC BOARD AND TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED THE RATING OF THE TYCO PC BOARD CAUSING THE BOARDS TO MELT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Consequences |
A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY REPLACING THE TYPE II AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH MANUAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND THE JUMPER CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-516.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2002 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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