There have been 18 safety recalls for the Thomas MVP. 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 MVP.
The electrical preheater element could possibly be ignited by starting fluid sprayed into the air intake system, resulting in explosion and possible personal injury to those in and around the bus.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1998 Thomas MVP, 1999 Thomas MVP |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins isb or caterpillar 3126 engines. A decal that warns of the danger of using ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the accelerator pedal catches on the floor mat, engine overspeed could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1998 Thomas MVP, 1999 Thomas MVP |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electronic engines. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor mat when the pedal is fully depressed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Disengagement of the shock(s) could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Thomas MVP, 1999 Thomas MVP |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The mounting bolt for the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Thomas CL960, 1997 Thomas CL960, 1998 Thomas CL960, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Er Transit, 1997 Thomas Er Transit, 1998 Thomas Er Transit, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1998 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas TL960, 1997 Thomas TL960, 1998 Thomas TL960, 1996 Thomas Vista, 1997 Thomas Vista, 1998 Thomas Vista |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Such binding can prevent the accelerator control from returning to idle quickly or from returning to idle position at all, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1998 Thomas MVP |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with non-electronic cummins b5. 9l engines. The sliding action of the accelerator linkage lever over the hand throttle cable can cause the hand throttle wire to wear a notch in the accelerator linkage resulting in binding of the linkage.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 248 |
| Jun. 30, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 803 |
| Feb. 15, 2000 | Suspension:rear | 757 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 1,307 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Equipment:other:labels | 1,123 |
| Apr. 12, 1999 | Structure:frame And Members | 4,249 |
| Sep. 17, 1998 | Seats | 4,300 |
| Mar. 12, 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 2,667 |
| Nov. 1, 1997 | Seats | 2,391 |
| Oct. 20, 1997 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 953 |
| Aug. 22, 1997 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 8,107 |
| Jun. 12, 1997 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 107 |
| Jan. 13, 1997 | Seats | 38 |
| Sep. 5, 1996 | Structure:body | 2,117 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 120,371 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 1,413 |
| Jan. 11, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 3,076 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 2002 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 2001 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 2000 Thomas MVP | 2 |
| 1999 Thomas MVP | 5 |
| 1998 Thomas MVP | 7 |
| 1997 Thomas MVP | 9 |
| 1996 Thomas MVP | 12 |
| 1995 Thomas MVP | 10 |
| 1994 Thomas MVP | 8 |
| 1993 Thomas MVP | 6 |
| 1992 Thomas MVP | 4 |
| 1991 Thomas MVP | 3 |
| 1990 Thomas MVP | 3 |
| 1989 Thomas MVP | 2 |
| 1988 Thomas MVP | 2 |
| 1987 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1986 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1985 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1984 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1983 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1982 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1981 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1980 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1979 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1978 Thomas MVP | 1 |
| 1977 Thomas MVP | 1 |