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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V717000

2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Published October 10, 2019 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V717000, published October 10, 2019 and initiated October 9, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
MINOTOUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V717000 on October 10, 2019. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.

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)