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2008 Thomas MVP EF recalls

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

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

For the 2008 Thomas 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.

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2008 Thomas MVP EF recalls, newest first

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

August 25, 2008NHTSA 08V4300001,419 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between March 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). The recall began on November 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or thomas built 1-336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 2008NHTSA 08V087000243,435 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between January 1994, and March 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on August 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about April 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 29, 2007NHTSA 07V54400033,303 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built FS-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from October 23, 2000, through January 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Consequence
A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on March 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Thomas MVP EF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Thomas MVP EF have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, structure. 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 2008 Thomas MVP EF recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 2008 Thomas MVP EF?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.