1996 Thomas Mpv ER Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Thomas Mpv ER. Check your own VIN below.
- 1995
- 1996
1 safety recall for the 1996 Thomas Mpv ER
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Thomas Mpv ER. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Thomas Mpv ER model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas Mpv ER model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Thomas Mpv ER | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Thomas Mpv ER | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Thomas Mpv ER
How do I know if my 1996 Thomas Mpv ER has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Thomas Mpv ER; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V398000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thomas models
- School Bus21 complaints
- Thomas11 complaints
- Bus7 complaints
- Mvp EF7 complaints
- Saf-T-Liner5 complaints
- C23 complaints
- FS-653 complaints
- CL1002 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.