Safety Recalls of Thomas Built Buses Minotour Vehicles

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.

NHTSA Recall #: 22V840000; Nov. 14, 2022

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V999000; Dec. 20, 2021

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V266000; Apr. 15, 2021

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V690000; Nov. 9, 2020

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V712000; Oct. 4, 2019

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V254000; Apr. 19, 2018

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V083000; Jan. 30, 2018

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V729000; Nov. 17, 2017

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V312000; May. 11, 2017

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V629000; Aug. 31, 2016

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Thomas Built Buses Minotour Vehicles

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


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Thomas Built Buses Minotour Model Years

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