Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2008

Model Minotour made in 2008 by Thomas Built Buses got 11 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment adaptive.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
10V394000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 05/06/2004 to 02/02/2010V (Vehicle)1411/18/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/201009/07/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 minotour non school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. on affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. if undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also 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 .
10V393000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 05/06/2004 to 02/02/2010V (Vehicle)417911/16/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/201009/07/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. on affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. if undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also 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 .
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V226000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/10/2007 to 05/05/2010V (Vehicle)10006/29/2012ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/17/201205/21/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence SummaryA wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also 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 .
12V225000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/10/2007 to 11/05/2010V (Vehicle)89006/28/2012ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/17/201205/21/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence SummaryA wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also 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 .
08V430000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/07/2005 to 05/27/2008V (Vehicle)141911/26/2008MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/25/200808/25/2008571404
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 2,160 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 SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryThomas 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.
NotesDailmer trucks' recall no. fl-536.customers may also 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.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11V222000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)682805/20/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also 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 .
11V223000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)6405/20/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also 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 .
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
11V201000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/17/2000 to 12/21/2009V (Vehicle)6360MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/31/201103/31/2011571120
Defect SummaryCertain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. the certification labels list d load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. the buses are equipped with load range e tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-601.owners may also 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 .
08V648000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2004 to 11/26/2008V (Vehicle)259006/30/2009OVSCFREIGHTLINER LLC12/09/200812/09/2008571110
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 2,590 my 2005 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses with gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, manufactured between september 1, 2004 and november 26, 2008. the tire placard contains incorrect information which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect information on the tire placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNew labels will be sent to owners for installation. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 3, 2009. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
NotesDtna's recall no. fl-540.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.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08V087000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008V (Vehicle)24343508/18/2008ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/26/200802/27/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-525.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.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
09V219000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/05/2003 to 07/03/2008V (Vehicle)21611/17/2009MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/12/200906/12/2009571217
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exists and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency evacuation, improperly located emergency exit release mechanisms may delay evacuation and increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on november 17, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.
NotesDaimler trucks recall campaign no. fl-552.owners may also 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
SB-14-1109/28/200910031884Thomas built buses: right side mirror support bracket installation. to help prevent stress on the right side fender, a mirror support j bracket kit, #rps scr 7053 should be installed. models minotour, ford. *pe01/13/2010