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Vehicle recall 06V422000 · November 3, 2006

2004-2006 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF

Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between September 27, 2004, and September 10, 2006.

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

Summary
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured between September 27, 2004, and September 10, 2006. The steering column floor seal forms a well around the column at the floor. Debris, such as loose fasteners, may get trapped in the seal well, potentially causing the steering to bind.
Consequence
If the steering column should bind, vehicle steering may be restricted, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the seal with a new design free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on March 30, 2007. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no fl-482.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V422000
Reported to NHTSA
November 3, 2006
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-482
Owner notification
June 25, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
2,650
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Column
Recall 06V422000 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.

Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built Buses dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.