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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V999000

2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Published December 21, 2021 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V999000, published December 21, 2021 and initiated December 20, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on a Ford chassis. The driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations.

What to do

DTNA service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. No owner notifications will be distributed to owners. The recall was completed February 17, 2022. Owner may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL916.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
MINOTOUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V999000 on December 21, 2021. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on a Ford chassis. The driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. No owner notifications will be distributed to owners. The recall was completed February 17, 2022. Owner may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL916.

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)