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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V330000

2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published May 22, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V330000, published May 22, 2018 and initiated May 17, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
MINOTOUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V330000 on May 22, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)