2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
16 recalls — 0 complaints — 109 TSBs
20V690000 Nov 9, 2020
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of Park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comp... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on January 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's ... Read more
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
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
18V157000 Mar 7, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive.
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 26, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. ... Read more
18V158000 Mar 7, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive.
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 26, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. ... 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
15V564000 Sep 4, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW transit buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S55... Read more
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. ... Read more
15V565000 Sep 4, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2... Read more
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began onNovember 2, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. D... Read more
12V296000 Jun 28, 2012
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 23, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT BUSES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
12V297000 Jun 28, 2012
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, AND MINOTOUR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 23, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCH... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT BUSES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
12V226000 May 17, 2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER EF, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME, AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY ... Read more
Consequence
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
12V225000 May 17, 2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER EF, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2, AND SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME, AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER M... Read more
Consequence
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
11V517000 Oct 26, 2011
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 AND 2012 THOMAS BUILT EF AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 26, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES EMERGENCY VERTICAL PUSH OUT WINDOWS. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD... Read more
Consequence
IF THE HANDLE IS ACTUATED DURING A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DETACHES, THE EMERGENCY WINDOW CANNOT BE RE-SECURED, POSING A RISK THAT CHILDREN MAY FALL OR CLIMB OUT. HOWEVER, IF THE HANDLE WERE TO DETACH DURING AN EMERGENCY, THE EXIT WINDOW WILL OPEN AND EGRESS THROUGH THE WINDOW WILL NOT BE HINDE... Read more
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DAIMLER TRUCKS AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
11V223000 Apr 6, 2011
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOS... Read more
Consequence
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793... Read more
11V222000 Apr 6, 2011
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MVP-EF, FS-65, AND MINOTOR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION... Read more
Consequence
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793... Read more
10V058000 Feb 23, 2010
SEATS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2010. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND C... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN MANEUVER, THE SEAT CUSHION MAY UNLATCH EXPOSING THE SEAT FRAME TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, , 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
109 manufacturer communications from 94 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 42 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
TechTalk4725
Sep 22, 2020
010000 STEERING
Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
TechTalk4725
Sep 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
WI20-011
Jul 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update. In the continuing effort to standardize across brands, DTNA is pleased to announce that Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) and Thomas Built Bus (TBB) parchments will
WI20-011
Jul 20, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update. In the continuing effort to standardize across brands, DTNA is pleased to announce that Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) and Thomas Built Bus (TBB) parchments will
SB60-171
Jul 10, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and d
WI20-008
Apr 27, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand throug
WP20-006
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered fr
WP20-007
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change. Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage
02.2020 Campaign
Mar 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
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
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.
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
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.
PAB048-2019
Dec 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update
SS: 1034504
Oct 30, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution to provide assistance to Dealers/Customers in resolving the issue of the factory A/C that may not work or may shut off during operation.
SS: 1034504
Oct 30, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Solution to provide assistance to Dealers/Customers in resolving the issue of the factory A/C that may not work or may shut off during operation.
FL761
Jun 30, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TBB Minotour Wheelchair Lift Interlock
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
SF563 TBB Minoto
Oct 18, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Field Service Campaign SF563-TBB Minotour Driver Seats with Fireblock
SF563 TBB Minoto
Oct 18, 2018
220000 SEATS
Field Service Campaign SF563-TBB Minotour Driver Seats with Fireblock
ICI18-013
Apr 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI18-013 TBB FL761 & FL765 ? Interim Recall Notices
ICI18-013 TBB FL
Apr 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
ICI18-013 TBB FL761 & FL765 ? Interim Recall Notices
ICI18-013 TBB FL
Apr 1, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ICI18-013 TBB FL761 & FL765 ? Interim Recall Notices
14CSA23
Oct 27, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
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
16TS7
Mar 28, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
16-008
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
16-009R
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
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
ICI15-011 FL685
Sep 1, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
? Interim Recall Notice for TBB
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
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
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
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
14TL8
Oct 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
14-036
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3
14-038
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
14-039
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-040
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-040A
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-039A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14CSA22
Oct 24, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
14WO-9
Oct 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
14TL9
Oct 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
42R
Oct 23, 2014
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
42R
Oct 23, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
14TL7
Oct 15, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
14CSA21
Oct 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?
14CSA20
Oct 10, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699
sb2080
Oct 1, 2014
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
ICI14-016
Sep 19, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
ICI14-016-DLR Notice for Ricon Chair Lift Platform Recall on TBB Buses
ICI14-016A
Sep 19, 2014
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Ricon Lift Recall_ICI14-016 Notice for Ricon Chair Lift Platform Recall on TBB Buses
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
14TL2
Jul 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
14TL5
Jul 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
14-028
Jul 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
14TS19
Jul 24, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
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
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
14-023
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
14-024
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
714-14
Jul 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
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
0229-14
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
0238-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0238-14 Removal of the High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Two-Filter
0239-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
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
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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 (current) | 16 | 0 | |
| 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 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | View |