Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2011

Model Minotour made in 2011 by Thomas Built Buses got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and seats.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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 .
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 AMERICA V (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 .
SEATS
10V058000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10002/15/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/23/201002/23/2010571222
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. seat cushion hinge tolerance may allow the cushion to slip laterally causing the latch striker to become disengaged from the seat frame. once the seat cushion becomes unlatched it can be lifted with less force than required by the standard.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, , 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-571.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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
12V297000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012V (Vehicle)16308/22/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/28/201206/28/2012571217
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesDtna
12V296000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012V (Vehicle)131208/22/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/28/201206/28/2012571217
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesDtna