Recall 13V468000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2013-2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR
RECALL This recall affects up to 32 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V468000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 32 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour DRW school buses manufactured June 29, 2013, through July 16, 2013. These vehicles were built with an alternative floor sheet metal which may not be properly bond to the other floor components due to the adhesive that was used.
Safety Consequence
As a result, the floor joints may be weaker than specified and, in the event of a crash, the floor may separate increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-647.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V074000 | 2015 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | SEAT BELTS | 570 | |
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| 13V536000 | 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | SEATS:BARRIERS | 6 | |
| 13V306000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT CHSU/MICKEY | EQUIPMENT | 5 | |
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| 12V296000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1,312 | |
| 11V573000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4,700 | |
| 11V480000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,825 | |
| 10V142000 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT 161TS | SEATS | 4 | |
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