Daimler Trucks Recalls 2009-2011 Thomas Built School Buses for Electrical Defect
Daimler Trucks is recalling 1,117 Thomas Built MVP-EF school buses from 2009-2011 because a junction box may corrode, causing engine shutdown or loss of lights and wipers.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to a vehicle crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,117 model year 2009 through 2011 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF school buses. These vehicles were manufactured between September 12, 2008, and July 16, 2010, and are equipped with a Megafuse junction box. The defect involves the junction box being located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spray, which can cause cable connections to corrode rapidly.
If the corrosion is not detected, it may cause a power cable to separate from the power source. This can result in an unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that these conditions in certain traffic situations could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners should contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair. Daimler Trucks will replace the Megafuse junction block and electrical box at no cost. The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 1,117
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MVP-EF
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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