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2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 08V-622 · Nov 26, 2008 · 18,198 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V-088 · Feb 26, 2008 · 760 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 03V-205 · Jun 2, 2003 · 461 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO WIRE INSULATION AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas Built Buses.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other MVP-EF year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MVP-EF median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURESEA04014 · closed Dec 20, 2004
    No recall
  2. TIE ROD TUBE FAILUREPE04062 · closed Feb 2, 2005
    No recall

Own a 2003 MVP-EF?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.