There have been 21 safety recalls for the Thomas Minotour. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas Minotour.
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on Chevrolet chassis with a corrugated steel floor and and equipped with 45" wide restraining passenger seats. The 45" wide restraining passenger seat fails to comply with the performance requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Thomas Minotour, 1998 Thomas Minotour |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If 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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Thomas Minotour, 1978 Thomas Minotour, 1979 Thomas Minotour, 1980 Thomas Minotour, 1981 Thomas Minotour, 1982 Thomas Minotour, 1983 Thomas Minotour, 1984 Thomas Minotour, 1985 Thomas Minotour, 1986 Thomas Minotour, 1987 Thomas Minotour, 1988 Thomas Minotour, 1989 Thomas Minotour, 1990 Thomas Minotour, 1991 Thomas Minotour, 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Crown Coach Classmate Ii, 1996 Crown Coach Classmate Ii, 1994 Crown Coach School Bus, 1992 GMC P3, 1993 GMC P3, 1994 GMC P3, 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Us Bus Eagle, 1996 Us Bus Eagle |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 27, 2007 | Seat Belt | 11,265 |
| Aug. 3, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 5,954 |
| Jul. 25, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 13,583 |
| Dec. 3, 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2,616 |
| Aug. 6, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 29 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 129 |
| Sep. 7, 1999 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 106 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 274 |
| Jul. 25, 1997 | Structure:body | 8,187 |
| Oct. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 517 |
| Sep. 12, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 400 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 120,371 |
| May. 1, 1995 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 350 |
| Sep. 7, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 206 |
| Apr. 4, 1994 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 109 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| Nov. 21, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,520 |
| May. 8, 1982 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 185 |
| Apr. 7, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices | 9 |
| Sep. 23, 1980 | Seats | 57 |
| Sep. 23, 1980 | Equipment:other:labels | 57 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 2004 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 2003 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 2002 Thomas Minotour | 5 |
| 2001 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 2000 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1999 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1998 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1997 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1996 Thomas Minotour | 6 |
| 1995 Thomas Minotour | 7 |
| 1994 Thomas Minotour | 9 |
| 1993 Thomas Minotour | 7 |
| 1992 Thomas Minotour | 5 |
| 1991 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1990 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1989 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1988 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1987 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1986 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1985 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1984 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1983 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1982 Thomas Minotour | 4 |
| 1981 Thomas Minotour | 3 |
| 1980 Thomas Minotour | 6 |
| 1979 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1978 Thomas Minotour | 2 |
| 1977 Thomas Minotour | 2 |