2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
The 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:BARRIERS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, potentially affecting up to 1,250 vehicles.
Recall 22V840000 — SEATS:BARRIERS
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence: Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.
View full details →Recall 20V690000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 615 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V690000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 615 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR.
Safety Rating for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CALEVECUSOFTWARE — EQUIPMENT
Customer Advisory Letter for a software update is needed to address a possible water condensation build up in the air compressor. The EV Control Unit (ECU) software and air dryer will be updated on your vehicle.
CALEVECUSOFTWARE — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Customer Advisory Letter for a software update is needed to address a possible water condensation build up in the air compressor. The EV Control Unit (ECU) software and air dryer will be updated on your vehicle.
PAB018 -2020 — EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on MY2021 Ford Chassis sales codes
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
- 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
- 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
- 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 2 complaints
- 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
- 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
- 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR (current)
- 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
- 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 0 complaints
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- THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — 10 total complaints
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- THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 6 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP EF — 4 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER — 2 total complaints