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HighNHTSA·18V157000·Announced 2018-03-07

Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Safety Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the wheelchair lift may operate while the vehicle is in motion.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The recall involves 3,304 vehicles.

The defect allows the wheelchair lift to be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive. If the lift is operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is an increased risk of injury to the lift user.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift and correct the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification on April 26, 2018, and the recall began on November 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service 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 LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,304

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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