Thomas Minotour 1980

Model Minotour made in 1980 by Thomas got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seats.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
80V124000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 06/01/1980 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)57MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/23/198010/16/1980571217
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles have emergency exit labels of less than the two inch height required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryEach vehicle will be inspected and corrected by main plant personnel.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: equipment; emergency exit label.consequences of defect: emergency exit labels that are of less than therequired height may not be readily visible to passengers in the event of anemergency. this would increase the chances of passenger injury.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
81V049000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. V (Vehicle)9MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.04/07/198105/15/1981
Defect SummarySome vehicles may still have a selector switch for an auxiliary fuel tank, although the tank itself has been removed.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryManufacturer will remove the switch and correct the fuel gauge wiring. a fuel tube will also be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: fuel; fuel tank selector valve assembly.consequences of defect: driver may not realize that the vehicle has beenequipped with only one fuel tank and may attempt to switch to the non-existentauxiliary tank and run out of fuel. the vehicle would stall and could present atraffic hazard, possibly resulting in an accident.
SEATS
80V122000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 06/01/1980 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)57MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/23/198010/16/1980571222
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles have been released without the seats being properly fastened to the floor and seat rail of the vehicle. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryVehicles will be inspected and corrected by main plant personnel at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: interior; seat tracks and anchors.consequences of defect: should the bus stop suddenly or become involved in acollision, seats may be torn loose, resulting in passenger injury.
STRUCTURE - BODY
97V117000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996V (Vehicle)818710/06/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/25/199707/30/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening entrance doors. an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can becomecaught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence SummaryIf an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryThese buses were originally included in recall campaign 96v-139. however, the repair did not eliminate the potential snagging point between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket. therefore, owners are being renotified to inspect the orientation of the door control. if the door control does not match the orientation described in the renotification letter, the owner will be instructed to remove the existing control and the original recall repair part, reoirient the door control, and reinstall the recall repair part.
NotesOwner notification began october 6, 1997.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 1-910-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
96V139000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996V (Vehicle)12037110/08/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/23/199607/24/1996
Defect SummaryAn item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence SummaryIf an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryA molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
NotesSystem: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening service doors. note: 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
82V050000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 11/01/1980 to 05/01/1982V (Vehicle)18506/11/1982MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/08/198206/09/1982
Defect SummaryThe gross axle weight rating listed on the certification plate for the front springs is incorrect. some vehicles have front springs rated at 2950 lbs. and passenger capacity at greater than 15 passengers. this combination may result in the front springs being overloaded by 150 lbs. when these vehicles are loaded to maximun capacity.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the front springs with 3100 lb. front springs at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: buses.system: suspension; front springs.consequences of defect: overloading of the vehicle could lead to failure of thefront springs. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.