Pre-2005 thomas 84 passenger ef school buses, with cat c7 engines/md-3060 transmissions. Failure of right/rear engine mount causes engine to rest in right frame rail, supported by alternator, with engine fan coming in contact with radiator schroud. Post-2005 buses came with a reinforced mount (ref: thomas chassis index'22, bulletin11r). Formal request has been made to thomas (via auto safety house) to replace all affected units with upgraded parts. *Jb
Engine & cooling
Thomas MVP EF Engine problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Thomas MVP EF's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Engine complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest MVP EF engine complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data