Recalls for your 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Recalls for 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

21 recalls found.

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2007-02-13
Description
Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and november 1, 2006, equipped with a wheelchair lift option.  Plastic zip ties found around the wheelchair lift interlock switches may prevent the switch from operating, defeating the interlock function allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift still deployed.

Consequence
Moving the vehicle with the lift deployed could cause injury to bystanders or a crash.

Corrective Action
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect the buses.  Any plastic ties found on the switches will be removed.  The recall began on may 21, 2007.  Owners can contact freightliner customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-490.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2007-03-23
Description
Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510.  The lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence
The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.  In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered.  This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant.  Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

Corrective Action
Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007.  Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-492.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2006-05-03
Description
Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts.  Cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.

Consequence
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006.  Owners may contact ricon customer support dept.  At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-473.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2006-05-03
Description
Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour school and commercial buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and february 16, 2006.  The floor structure for the wheelchair lift fail to comply with the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence
The wheelchair lift may become unstable during operation and cause injury to passengers or bystanders.

Corrective Action
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the lifts by adding reinforcement free of charge.  The recall began on june 30, 2006.  Customers may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-474.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2011-03-31
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 65 psi.  The buses are equipped with load range e tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure.  Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.

Consequence
Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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 themselves.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-601.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 2010-09-07
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 minotour non school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010.  On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender.  Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge.  If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.

Consequence
A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010.  Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 2011-04-06
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, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Consequence
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

Corrective Action
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 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2011-03-31
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 recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. The buses are equipped with load range e tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.

Consequence
Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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 themselves. The safety recall began on may 24, 2011.

Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-602.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 2011-04-06
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 loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Consequence
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

Corrective Action
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 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-08-26
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097).  The recall began on november 26, 2008.  Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no.  Fl-537.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2011-03-31
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 inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. The buses are equipped with load range e tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.

Consequence
Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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 themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.

Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-601.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-08-25
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).  The recall began on november 26, 2008.  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or thomas built 1-336-889-4871.

Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall no.  Fl-536.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Posted on: 2009-06-12
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008.  Vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  217, bus emergency exists and window retention and release.

Consequence
In the event of an emergency evacuation, improperly located emergency exit release mechanisms may delay evacuation and increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge.  Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america.  The safety recall began on november 17, 2009.  Owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.

Notes
Daimler trucks recall campaign no.  Fl-552.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 2010-09-07
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010.  On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender.  Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge.  If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.

Consequence
A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010.  Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #16 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2008-12-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 2,590 my 2005 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses with gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, manufactured between september 1, 2004 and november 26, 2008.  The tire placard contains incorrect information which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  110, tire selection and rims.

Consequence
Incorrect information on the tire placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
New labels will be sent to owners for installation.  The recall is expected to begin on or about november 3, 2009.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Notes
Dtna's recall no.  Fl-540.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-02-27
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 federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Daimler trucks recall no.  Fl-524.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #18 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2015-09-04
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, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

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.

Corrective Action
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.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #19 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2015-09-04
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, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

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.

Corrective Action
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.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #20 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2018-02-02
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 extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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 on product safety recall for more information. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-759.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Posted on: 2018-05-11
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 interlock wiring harness.

Consequence
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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 number for this recall is fl-770.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.