2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
9 recalls — 0 complaints — 77 TSBs
19V170000 Mar 5, 2019
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
Consequence
When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 10, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-... Read more
18V330000 May 17, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the i... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's numbe... Read more
18V301000 May 8, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the i... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's numb... Read more
18V083000 Jan 30, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extin... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click... Read more
11V201000 Mar 31, 2011
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN ... Read more
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT LABEL WITH A CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEY MAY REPLACE THE LABEL THEMSELVES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871 TO OBTAIN THE LABEL IF THEY WISH TO AFFIX IT THEMSE... Read more
11V202000 Mar 30, 2011
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000, 2002 THROUGH 2006, AND 2009 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2001, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLA... Read more
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT LABEL WITH A CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEY MAY REPLACE THE LABEL THEMSELVES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871 TO OBTAIN THE LABEL IF THEY WISH TO AFFIX IT THEMSE... Read more
11V204000 Mar 30, 2011
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2003, 2005 AND 2006 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDE... Read more
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT LABEL WITH A CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEY MAY REPLACE THE LABEL THEMSELVES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871 TO OBTAIN THE LABEL IF THEY WISH TO AFFIX IT THEMSE... Read more
08V088000 Feb 26, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDER... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
08V087000 Feb 26, 2008
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING RO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HANDLES WITH A MORE ROBUST HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008, AND NOTIFICATION FOR THE REVISED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29, 2009. O... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
77 manufacturer communications from 67 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 35 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
SS1034650
Feb 28, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Solution for MinoTours. This Service Solution is provided to report a product improvement in preventing water / dust intrusion in the drivers vestibule area.
SS1034611
Jan 20, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Solution for Thomas Built Buses Minotours addressing the lack of heat coming from the rear wall heater. Adding a booster pump to improve heater coolant flow is now available.
SS1034611
Jan 20, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Solution for Thomas Built Buses Minotours addressing the lack of heat coming from the rear wall heater. Adding a booster pump to improve heater coolant flow is now available.
SS1034611
Jan 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution for Thomas Built Buses Minotours addressing the lack of heat coming from the rear wall heater. Adding a booster pump to improve heater coolant flow is now available.
PAB048-2019
Dec 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update
ICI19-032 TBB FL
Jun 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TBB FL761 - Revised Bulletin
DOC-1034175
Feb 27, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
ICI16-013
May 17, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This letter is to inform you that Thomas Built Buses field service campaign SF521, TBB Entrance Door Labels, has been reactivated and a revised bulletin has been posted on DTNAConnect.
SF521
May 1, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TBB Entrance Door Labels
16-011
Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
16-009R
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
16-008
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
Minotour Label
Mar 9, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Minotour Label FSC SF521 Replacing entrance door manual operation label
16-007
Mar 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
SF521 TBB
Mar 1, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SF521 TBB Entrance Door Labels
15-029
Sep 14, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
15-028A
Sep 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
15CSA10
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
15-013
Apr 20, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
15CSA4
Apr 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15TL6
Apr 2, 2015
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15TL5
Mar 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro? FXP 95
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
14-038
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
14-036
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3
14-038A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14-039A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-040A
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-040
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-039
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14WO-9
Oct 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
42R
Oct 23, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
42R
Oct 23, 2014
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
14-017R
Aug 11, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-017R Revised: Detroit Addition of Admin Time
14-029
Aug 4, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-029 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-028
Jul 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
14-027
Jul 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
14-025
Jul 21, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
715-14
Jul 15, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
714-14
Jul 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
14-024
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
14-023
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
14-022
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
712-14
Jul 12, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
ICI14-012
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only
0228-14
Feb 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method
0224-14
Feb 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0224-14 SPN 1590 FMI 9 - CPC- All Years February 2014
0219-14
Feb 19, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0219-14 Metal in Fuel
0215-14
Feb 15, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0215-14 Check for Rough Running or Stalling - Three-Filter Fuel System
0210-14
Feb 10, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0210-14 High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines - Three-Filter System
0202-14
Feb 2, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System
0233-14
Feb 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0233-14 SPN 51 FMI 2 - All Years
0239-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
0238-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0238-14 Removal of the High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Two-Filter
0229-14
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
12-039
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
12-040
Dec 24, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
12-045
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-045-DLR New Vehicle Warranty and Extended Coverage Freight
12-038
Dec 10, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
PAB034
Aug 27, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
PAB033
Aug 23, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
Dealer Memo 2012
Aug 9, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
220000 SEATS
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
12-022
Aug 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
Learning Center
Jul 20, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06049
Opened: Nov 9, 2006 — Closed: Feb 27, 2007
WHEELCHAIR LIFT MICRO-SWITCH DISABLED
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI WAS CONTACTED BY A SCHOOL BUS FLEET ALLEGING THAT THEY HAD DISCOVERED NUMEROUS BUSES WITH ?ZIP-TIES? SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR DOOR MICRO-SWITCH IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THIS WOULD DEFEAT THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT PREVENTS THE BUS FROM BEING MOVED UNLESS T... Read more
PE06035
Opened: Sep 5, 2006 — Closed: Dec 19, 2006
MISSING ELECT. PANEL MOUNTING HARDWARE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON A FLEET VISIT WHERE THE ODI INVESTIGATOR OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL PANEL THAT WAS DISLOCATED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKETS.FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT TWO MOUNTING SCREWS WERE MISSING. THE PANEL CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF ELECTRICAL BREAKERS AND TWO HEAVY GAUGE EL... Read more
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR across all model years (2000–2023).
300
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 | View |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 9 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | View |