2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published October 11, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V698000, published October 11, 2018 and initiated October 5, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 8, 2018. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-797.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- MINOTOUR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V698000 on October 11, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 8, 2018. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-797.
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.