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2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system11

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

6 recalls

2007 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

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 11V-222 · Apr 6, 2011 · 6,831 vehicles

Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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–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

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 06V-150 · May 3, 2006 · 45 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED…

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

2007 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

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MVP-EF owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MELTED TYCO CIRCUIT BOARD AFTER RECALL 07V-544 HAD BEEN COMPLETED. RECALL DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10310767 · Feb 16, 2010 · 64,303 miles

Own a 2007 MVP-EF?

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