2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls and problems
The 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
Recall 22V-840: Seats
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.
Recall 20V-690: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of Park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on January 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-868.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: 22V-840 (seats), 20V-690 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas Built Buses recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built Buses dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.