Recall 19V717000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Defect in 2020-2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,045 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V717000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,045 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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