2013 Thomas Built Minotour recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour SRW school buses manufactured June 19, 2013, through August 9, 2013. Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will correct the barrier's installation, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-649.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V536000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-649
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- SEATS:BARRIERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 5, 2013
- Built
- Jun 19, 2013 – Aug 9, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.