1996–2001 Thomas MVP EF Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE…
NHTSA campaign 01V378000 · Structure · filed Dec 12, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A THIRD ROOF HATCH MUST BE ADDED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. ONLY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE INVOLVED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BUS OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS QUICKLY.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THIRD ROOF HATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2002. 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 336-889-4871.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Thomas MVP EF recalls
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses ER and 7 other models — Electrical System
- 2006–2008 FCCC FS65 and 4 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
- 2006–2007 FCCC FS65 and 4 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
- 1995–2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 and 8 other models — Structure
- 2001–2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 and 4 other models — CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT FS-56, ER, MVP ER…
Other campaigns involving Thomas vehicles
- 2000–2001 Thomas Built Buses CL-960 and 6 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
- 1999 Thomas Built Buses Conventional and 8 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
- 2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 9 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V378000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.