There have been 44 safety recalls for the Thomas Built Buses 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 Built Buses Minotour.
occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour |
| Component: SEATS:BARRIERS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built minotour school buses built on a ford chassis. the driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built buses minotour. the positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. the seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain s3b restraint wall mounted seats.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2003 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2005 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2006 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2007 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2009 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2010 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2011 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2012 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2013 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2014 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2016 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, fs65, and minotour school buses, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2018 thomas built buses minotour drw school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2022 | Seats:barriers | 20 |
| Dec. 20, 2021 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Lift/ramp | 2 |
| Apr. 15, 2021 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables | 11 |
| Nov. 9, 2020 | Adaptive Equipment | 615 |
| Oct. 4, 2019 | Seats | 53,528 |
| Apr. 19, 2018 | Seats | 24 |
| Jan. 30, 2018 | Equipment | 606 |
| Nov. 17, 2017 | Seat Belt | 51 |
| May. 11, 2017 | Seats | 22 |
| Aug. 31, 2016 | Adaptive Equipment | 958 |
| Feb. 23, 2016 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 2,323 |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 878 |
| Dec. 15, 2015 | Seats | 508 |
| Nov. 13, 2015 | Electrical System:wiring | 27 |
| Sep. 4, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 4,334 |
| Sep. 4, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 52 |
| Nov. 28, 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 4,606 |
| Nov. 28, 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 22 |
| Sep. 23, 2014 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 4 |
| Feb. 20, 2014 | Seat Belt | 3 |
| Jun. 28, 2012 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 163 |
| Jun. 28, 2012 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 1,312 |
| May. 17, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 890 |
| May. 17, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 100 |
| Oct. 26, 2011 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 90 |
| Apr. 6, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 6,831 |
| Apr. 6, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 64 |
| Mar. 31, 2011 | Equipment:other:labels | 6,360 |
| Mar. 30, 2011 | Equipment:other:labels | 2 |
| Mar. 30, 2011 | Equipment:other:labels | 526 |
| Mar. 30, 2011 | Equipment:other:labels | 35 |
| Sep. 2, 2010 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 14 |
| Sep. 2, 2010 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 4,179 |
| Feb. 23, 2010 | Seats | 100 |
| Jun. 12, 2009 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 216 |
| Dec. 9, 2008 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,590 |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,046 |
| Aug. 25, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,419 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 760 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 243,435 |
| Mar. 23, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 329 |
| Feb. 13, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 398 |
| May. 3, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 45 |
| May. 2, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 87 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 1 |
| 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 3 |
| 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2 |
| 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2 |
| 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2 |
| 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 4 |
| 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 10 |
| 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 11 |
| 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 12 |
| 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 10 |
| 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 9 |
| 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 8 |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 12 |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 12 |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 14 |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 16 |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 19 |
| 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 19 |
| 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 11 |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 9 |
| 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 6 |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 6 |
| 2001 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 3 |
| 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 4 |