Recall 10V397000: 2009–2011 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF

Report received

Sep 3, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

66vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

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

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef non school buses manufcatured from september 12, 2008 through july 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. On affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. In some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. If undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.

Possible consequence

Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF1 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF0 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF1 complaints