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2001 Thomas MVP EFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2001 Thomas MVP EF. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls10Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Thomas 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.

10 recalls

2001 Thomas 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

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 08V-087 · Feb 26, 2008 · 243,435 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 07V-142 · Mar 27, 2007 · 11,265 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 05V-205 · Apr 27, 2005 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 05V-137 · Apr 1, 2005 · 4,819 vehicles

Risk. TIE ROD FAILURE CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN COMPLETE WHEEL SEPARATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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 →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 02V-160 · Oct 31, 2002 · 2,371 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE.

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.

Best & worst years

2001 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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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Thomas 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
  3. EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILUREPE07054 · closed Mar 4, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-087

Own a 2001 MVP EF?

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