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2004 Thomas MVP EFProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Thomas MVP EF, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Thomas 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10

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

6 recalls

2004 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

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-347 · Aug 3, 2005 · 5,954 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-340 · Jul 25, 2005 · 13,583 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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

2004 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Thomas MVP EF, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TIE ROD TUBE FAILUREPE04062 · closed Feb 2, 2005
    No recall
  2. EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILUREPE07054 · closed Mar 4, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-087
In owners' words

What MVP EF owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PRE-2005 THOMAS 84 PASSENGER EF SCHOOL BUSES, WITH CAT C7 ENGINES/MD-3060 TRANSMISSIONS. FAILURE OF RIGHT/REAR ENGINE MOUNT CAUSES ENGINE TO REST IN RIGHT FRAME RAIL, SUPPORTED BY ALTERNATOR, WITH ENGINE FAN COMING IN CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SCHROUD. POST-2005 BUSES CAME WITH A REINFORCED MOUNT (REF:…
Complaint 10186403 · Mar 28, 2007 · 74,659 miles

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