2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
Published October 27, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 26, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V517000, published October 27, 2011 and initiated October 26, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 AND 2012 THOMAS BUILT EF AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 26, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES EMERGENCY VERTICAL PUSH OUT WINDOWS. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO OPEN THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE THOMAS BUILT BUSES ARE: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, AND 168035.
What to do
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DAIMLER TRUCKS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- MINOTOUR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Ef | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V517000 on October 27, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 AND 2012 THOMAS BUILT EF AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 26, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES EMERGENCY VERTICAL PUSH OUT WINDOWS. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO OPEN THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE THOMAS BUILT BUSES ARE: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, AND 168035.
What should I do if I have this product?
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DAIMLER TRUCKS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: MINOTOUR.