- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (Additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) The emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
- The risk
- In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Thomas MVP EF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Thomas MVP EF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 2008 for the hinge and attachments.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical MVP EF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Thomas MVP EF recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
- The problem
- The accelerator pedal lever can contact the engine cover causing the accelerator linkage to bind and not return to idle.
- The risk
- If the accelerator linkage binds, the engine will not return to idle when the driver lets up on the accelerator pedal increasing the risk of an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal rocker and installing a retaining bracket at the engine cover to prevent the cover from contacting the accelerator pedal.
- The problem
- The routing of the positive battery cable can allow heat from the air discharge line to melt the cable.
- The risk
- This condition can cause a possible short circuit and loss of power to the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will reroute the positive battery cable and replace any cables that show damage.
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Thomas MVP EF: every year compared
All MVP EF years1995 Thomas MVP EF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Thomas MVP EF | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Thomas Vista | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Thomas MVP EF
Does the 1995 Thomas MVP EF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1995 Thomas MVP EF: hinge and attachments (February 2008); seat belts (March 2007); accelerator pedal (October 1995); cables (September 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Thomas MVP EF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Thomas MVP EF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Thomas MVP EF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thomas MVP EF years have the most complaints?
1998 (3), 1997 (2), 1996 (1). See every Thomas MVP EF year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Thomas MVP EF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data