There have been 6 safety recalls for the Thomas ER. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas ER.
Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2006 Thomas ER, 2007 Thomas ER, 2008 Thomas ER, 2008 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2006 Thomas Mvp Er, 2007 Thomas Mvp Er, 2008 Thomas Mvp Er, 2009 Thomas Built Buses ER, 2003 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-er |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2006 Thomas ER, 2007 Thomas ER, 2008 Thomas ER, 1995 Thomas Er Transit, 1996 Thomas Er Transit, 1997 Thomas Er Transit, 1998 Thomas Er Transit, 1999 Thomas Er Transit, 2000 Thomas Er Transit, 1995 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1996 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1997 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1998 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2006 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2007 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2008 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1996 Thomas Mvp Er, 1997 Thomas Mvp Er, 1998 Thomas Mvp Er, 1999 Thomas Mvp Er, 2000 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2006 Thomas Mvp Er, 2007 Thomas Mvp Er, 2008 Thomas Mvp Er, 1995 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 1996 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 1997 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 1998 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 1999 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2000 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2001 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2002 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2002 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2003 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 1995 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 1996 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 1997 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 1998 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 1999 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 2000 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef, 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 1995 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 1996 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 1997 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 1998 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 1999 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2000 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2001 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2006 Thomas ER, 2007 Thomas ER, 2008 Thomas ER, 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2006 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2007 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2008 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2006 Thomas Mvp Er, 2007 Thomas Mvp Er, 2008 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2002 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2001 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2002 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2003 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2004 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2005 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2006 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Conventional, 2003 Thomas Conventional, 2004 Thomas Conventional, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2004 Thomas HDX, 2005 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas Minotour, 2003 Thomas Minotour, 2004 Thomas Minotour, 2005 Thomas Minotour, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Conventional |
| Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between January 8, 2002, and March 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Conventional, 2003 Thomas Conventional, 2004 Thomas Conventional, 2002 Thomas ER, 2003 Thomas ER, 2004 Thomas ER, 2005 Thomas ER, 2002 Thomas HDX, 2003 Thomas HDX, 2004 Thomas HDX, 2005 Thomas HDX, 2002 Thomas Minotour, 2003 Thomas Minotour, 2004 Thomas Minotour, 2005 Thomas Minotour, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er, 2004 Thomas Mvp Er, 2005 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner Conventional |
| Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2002-2005 my thomas built minotour, conventional, mvp-er, er, hdx, and mvp-ef model school buses manufactured between January 8, 2002, and March 8, 2005, equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2008 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 18,198 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 243,435 |
| Nov. 29, 2007 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 33,303 |
| Aug. 3, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 5,954 |
| Jul. 25, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 13,583 |
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | 153 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Thomas ER | 3 |
| 2007 Thomas ER | 3 |
| 2006 Thomas ER | 3 |
| 2005 Thomas ER | 6 |
| 2004 Thomas ER | 6 |
| 2003 Thomas ER | 6 |
| 2002 Thomas ER | 5 |
| 2001 Thomas ER | 2 |