Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, other, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls

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

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recalls, newest first

April 6, 2011NHTSA 11V22300064 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, and minotor non school buses manufactured from January 2, 2006, through January 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv EM-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11E-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 6, 2011NHTSA 11V2220006,831 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner C2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, FS-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from January 2, 2006, through January 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv EM-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11E-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 3, 2010NHTSA 10V39700066 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef non school buses manufcatured from September 12, 2008 through July 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. On affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. In some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. If undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
Consequence: Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 3, 2010NHTSA 10V3960001,117 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 mvp-ef thomas built school buses manufactured from September 12, 2008 through July 16, 2010, equipped with the megafuse junction box. On affected vehicles the megafuse junction box is located in an area exposed to excessive road splash and spry. In some applications the cable connections may corrode rapidly. If undetected, extreme corrosion may cause a power cable to become separated from the power source resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown or loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers.
Consequence: Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will replace the mega fuse junction block and electrical box free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 2009NHTSA 09V4620005,082 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built mvp-ef school buses manufactured from February 15, 2005 through November 23, 2009. The accelerator pedal may become wedged against the scuff plate and become stuck in full throttle position.
Consequence: A stuck accelerator pedal may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will raise the accelerator pedal free of charge. The safety recall began on March 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 2, 2009NHTSA 09V3940002,922 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between March 31, 2008 and February 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, Inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence: Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on February 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 26, 2008NHTSA 08V62200018,198 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

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Questions

Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, other, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.