Thomas Minotour 1998
Model Minotour made in 1998 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V174000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 07/01/1997 to 05/19/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 274 | 09/10/1999 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/02/1999 | 07/14/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. to install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 10, 1999. 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 1-336-881-7219.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V142000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/23/1994 to 04/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11265 | 02/08/2008 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. the seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-495.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. | |||||||||||||||