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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V170📅 Mar 6, 2019

2003–2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.

💥 The risk

When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 10, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-811.

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
19V170000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-811
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
410
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 20, 2019
Built
Apr 15, 2002 – Jun 14, 2018
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V170 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V170?

2003–2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. 410 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.