2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 08V622000 on 11/30/2008
- Component:
- Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2002 - 10/16/2008
- Affected:
- 18,198
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimler truck recall no. fl-539.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.
- Campaign:
- 09V394000 on 10/06/2009
- Component:
- Other:school bus stop arm assembly
- Manufactured:
- 03/30/2008 - 02/17/2009
- Affected:
- 2,922
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between march 31, 2008 and february 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.
- Consequence:
- Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
- Correction:
- Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Daimler trucks recall no. fl-562.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V462000 on 11/30/2009
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Manufactured:
- 02/14/2005 - 11/22/2009
- Affected:
- 5,082
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimler trucks' campaign number is fl-570.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V397000 on 09/08/2010
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 09/11/2008 - 07/15/2010
- Affected:
- 66
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef non school buses manufcatured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. on affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. in some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. if undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
- Consequence:
- Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V396000 on 09/08/2010
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 09/11/2008 - 07/15/2010
- Affected:
- 1,117
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef thomas built school buses manufactured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. on affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. in some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. if undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
- Consequence:
- Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V222000 on 04/05/2011
- Component:
- Equipment:air conditioner
- Manufactured:
- 01/01/2006 - 01/30/2011
- Affected:
- 6,831
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V223000 on 04/05/2011
- Component:
- Equipment:air conditioner
- Manufactured:
- 01/01/2006 - 01/30/2011
- Affected:
- 64
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF TSBs (74)
- Bulletin:
- PSB-12
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Thomas built buses: exhaust pipe support hanger improvement. an improved exhaust pipe support hanger, #tbb 140672 is available for units that have bent or broken hanger. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FL685AB
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- 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 separa
- Bulletin:
- sb2080
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Sb2080 australian cst m1400 isolated radiator retrofit
- Bulletin:
- 14-036
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-036-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q3
- Bulletin:
- 14-038
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-038 additional detroit standard repair times
- Bulletin:
- 14-039
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-039 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-040
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14-040 additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA20
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa20 egr valve actuator kit p/n e23539699
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA21
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa21 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center ?
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA22
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- 14csa22 dtna chassis wiring diagrams
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA23
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa23 csc announces ?tech tips? ? ddcsn
- Bulletin:
- 14TL7
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- 14tl7 dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
- Bulletin:
- 14TL8
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 14tl8 torcup? non-impacting torque tool.
- Bulletin:
- 14TL9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14tl9 special tool warranty program.
- Bulletin:
- 14-040A
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14-040_additional_clos additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
- Bulletin:
- 14-039A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-039_additional_sdts new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-038A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-038_new_srts additional detroit standard repair times.
- Bulletin:
- 14WO-9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14wo-9_warranty_access detroit new user warranty access request
- Bulletin:
- 13-09
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- 09_preventive maint bendix e6 brake pedal_13-09
- Bulletin:
- 14-029
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-029 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-017R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-017r revised: detroit addition of admin time
- Bulletin:
- 0224-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc- all years february 2014
- Bulletin:
- 0233-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2 - all years
- Bulletin:
- 0215-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0215-14 check for rough running or stalling - three-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 0202-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0202-14 symptom diagnostics - hard start no start - two-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 0229-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0229-14 symptom based diagnostics - oil separator
- Bulletin:
- 0219-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0219-14 metal in fuel
- Bulletin:
- 0228-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0228-14 engine oil leaks - oil dye method
- Bulletin:
- 0210-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0210-14 high pressure fuel rail feed lines - three-filter system
- Bulletin:
- 0238-14
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0238-14 removal of the high pressure fuel injector lines - two-filter
- Bulletin:
- 0239-14
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0239-14 high pressure fuel injector lines - three-filter system
- Bulletin:
- 15-029
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- _warranty recognition program - coming soon
- Bulletin:
- 15-028A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 15-028 new detroit coolant line srts
- Bulletin:
- 12-038
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 12-038-dlr - no problem found - policy claims - during basic vehicle chassis or base engine coverage
- Bulletin:
- 12-039
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 12-039-dlr owl pre-approval's time frame increases to 60 days
- Bulletin:
- 12-040
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- 12-040-dlr roof fairing removal program
- Bulletin:
- 12-045
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 12-045-dlr new vehicle warranty and extended coverage freight
- Bulletin:
- 16-007
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- canadian warranty parts return address change
- Bulletin:
- 16-008
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- new detroit bearing failure analysis standard diagnostic time
- Bulletin:
- 16-009R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 16-009r_owl enhancements
- Bulletin:
- 16-011
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 16-011 new detroit camshaft housing seal standard repair time
- Bulletin:
- 16TS7
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- 16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
- Bulletin:
- ICI14-012
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ici14-012-dlr freightliner cascadia daytime running lights (canada only
- Bulletin:
- 14-022
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-022 pre-approval threshold increase from $2,500 to $5,000 usd
- Bulletin:
- 14-023
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-023 detroit axles pre-approval changes
- Bulletin:
- 14-024
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-024-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q1 & q2
- Bulletin:
- 14-025
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-025-dlr tbb - changes to pdi requirements & pdi claims
- Bulletin:
- 14-027
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
- Bulletin:
- 14-028
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
- Bulletin:
- 712-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 712-14 engine coolant temperature
- Bulletin:
- 714-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 714-14 symptom diagnostics - low engine compression
- Bulletin:
- 715-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 715-14 symptom diagnostics - coolant los
- Bulletin:
- 713-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 713-14 symptom diagnostics - combustion gas in coolant
- Bulletin:
- 14TS19
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 14ts19 dd platform high pressure fuel lines
- Bulletin:
- 14TL2
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14tl2 dd platform engine stand adapter w060589023100
- Bulletin:
- 14TL5
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 14tl5 abs power line carrier converter available through pdc
- Bulletin:
- 15-009
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 15-009 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 15-010
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA4
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa4 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
- Bulletin:
- 15TL4
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- 15tl4 w470589050900 ? 3/8? drive gen2 two-stage valve socket
- Bulletin:
- 15TL5
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15tl5 davco shop pro® fxp 95
- Bulletin:
- 15-013
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15-013-dlr tbb cummins 10 percent handling allowance
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa9 release of diagnosticlink® 8.02
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA10
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa10 the detroit csc announcing a new feature ? ability to attach files to an existing csc
- Bulletin:
- 15TL6
- Component:
- 073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
- Summary:
- 15tl6 w470589129100 ? hdep hp fuel rail test caps
- Bulletin:
- 12-022
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- 12-022-dlr daimler trucks remarketing corporation (dtr) now requires pre-approval for repairs $1,200 (usd) and greater
- Bulletin:
- Dealer Memo 2012
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer memo 2012.08.09 new literature order site announcement
- Bulletin:
- Learning Center
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Learning center dealer registration instructions-2012.07.12
- Bulletin:
- PAB032
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Pab032, tbb-syntec seats with iso latch
- Bulletin:
- PAB033
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pab033, insta-chain tire chains
- Bulletin:
- PAB034
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pab034, mileage rates and interest
- Bulletin:
- FL685
- Component:
- 162320 structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
- Summary:
- Fl685 tbb emergency door handles
- Bulletin:
- OlFL685
- Component:
- 162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Olfl685 tbb interim-can tbb emergency door handles
- Bulletin:
- OlFL685 TBB
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Olfl685 tbb interim-us tbb emergency door handles
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