Daimler Trucks Recalls 2004-2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Models
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2004-2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour vehicles because power cables may wear through insulation, potentially causing a short circuit and vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power cable insulation wear) that could result in a vehicle fire and injury to occupants, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-school buses built on Ford chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between May 6, 2004, and February 2, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the main body power cables, which were routed near an unprotected sharp edge on the passenger's side inner-fender.
Under certain conditions, a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If this contact goes undetected, it could wear through the cable's insulation, potentially resulting in a short circuit. A short-circuited power cable could lead to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Daimler Trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace the power cables as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before November 15, 2010. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MINOTOUR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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