Vehicle recall 00V174000 · June 30, 2000

Thomas ER Transit and MVP

Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Consequence: This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began September 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V174000
Reported to NHTSA: June 30, 2000
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owner notification: September 8, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 803
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 00V174000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas ER Transit (1994-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Thomas MVP (1994-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

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