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HighNHTSA·18V158000·Announced 2018-03-07

Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recall for Wheelchair Lift Safety Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour vehicles because the wheelchair lift may operate while the bus 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 transit buses. These specific vehicles were built on GM chassis and are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

The recall addresses a defect where the wheelchair lift may 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 to owners 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 — Transit 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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