NHTSA Recall 08V622000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,198 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Thomas Built Buses Er.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V622000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-539 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | November 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.
Safety risk
Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Daimler truck recall no. Fl-539.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V622000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Er | 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp ER | 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Thomas Er | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 2008 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.