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2010 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 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.

9 recalls

2010 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

Seats

Recall 10V-487 · Oct 14, 2010 · 6 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITH OUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 10V-486 · Oct 14, 2010 · 294 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-397 · Sep 3, 2010 · 66 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN OR A LOSS OF VEHICLE LIGHTING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-396 · Sep 3, 2010 · 1,117 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN OR A LOSS OF VEHICLE LIGHTING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 09V-394 · Oct 2, 2009 · 2,922 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 09V-287 · Jul 23, 2009 · 35 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION, BINDING EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS MAY DELAY EVACUATION AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE…

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

2010 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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