Vehicle recall 08V622000 · November 26, 2008
Thomas Built Buses HDX, Thomas ER and 5 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V622000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2008
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-539
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,198
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Thomas MVP EF (2008): 2008
- Thomas MVP ER (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Thomas Built Buses ER (2009): 2009
- Thomas Built Buses HDX (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Thomas Built Buses MVP ER (2009): 2009
- Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF (2003-2007, 2009): 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Has your Thomas been repaired?
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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 dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.