Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF (2006–2012).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 8
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2012 Mvp-EF	1	—
2011 Mvp-EF	8	—
2010 Mvp-EF	6	—
2009 Mvp-EF	4	—
2008 Mvp-EF	2	—
2007 Mvp-EF	2	—
2006 Mvp-EF	2	—

Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF recalls

Recall 11V474000Sep 15, 20116,225 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012
Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Recall 11V222000Apr 6, 20116,831 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Recall 11V223000Apr 6, 201164 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Recall 10V487000Oct 14, 20106 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: The seat could drop unexpectedly with out prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recall 10V486000Oct 14, 2010294 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recall 10V397000Sep 3, 201066 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011
Risk: Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recall 10V396000Sep 3, 20101,117 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011
Risk: Unexpected engine shutdown or a loss of vehicle lighting and windshield wipers in certain traffic conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recall 10V058000Feb 23, 2010100 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: In the event of a crash or sudden maneuver, the seat cushion may unlatch exposing the seat frame to the vehicle's occupants possibly resulting in injury.

Other Thomas Built Buses models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology