Recall 08V-648: 2005–2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 9, 2008, covering about 2,590 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-648
Report date
Dec 9, 2008
Vehicles affected
2,590
Owners notified
Jun 30, 2009

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number08V648000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built Buses Minotour2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-648?

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.

How is recall 08V-648 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.