Recall 03V205000: 1998–2002 Thomas MVP EF and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 2, 2003

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

461vehicles

Model years

1998–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain thomas school buses, the alternator cable can pinch between the air conditioning compressor and engine block.

Possible consequence

This can result in damage to wire insulation and potentially cause a short circuit.

Remedy

Dealers will re-route the cable. Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner/thomas built at

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Thomas MVP EF3 complaints
• 1999 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2000 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2001 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2002 Thomas MVP EF0 complaints
• 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF0 complaints