Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls and problems
61 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 24 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
61
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Thomas Built Buses Minotour by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Minotour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Minotour | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Minotour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Minotour | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Minotour | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Minotour | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Minotour | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Minotour | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Minotour | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Minotour | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Minotour | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Minotour | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Minotour | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Minotour | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Minotour | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Minotour | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Minotour | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Minotour | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Minotour | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Minotour | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Minotour | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Minotour | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Minotour | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Minotour | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Thomas Built Buses Minotour problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-840 | Nov 14, 2022 | 2021–2023 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. |
| 21V-999 | Dec 20, 2021 | 2022 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on a Ford chassis. |
| 21V-741 | Sep 23, 2021 | 2015–2018 | Electrical System, Fuel System, Other | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. |
| 21V-661 | Aug 25, 2021 | 2022 | Structure | Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. |
| 21V-266 | Apr 15, 2021 | 2022 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. |
| 21V-113 | Feb 24, 2021 | 2022 | Structure | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses equipped with an optional rear door Vandalock system. |
| 20V-690 | Nov 9, 2020 | 2008–2021 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. |
| 19V-718 | Oct 10, 2019 | 2020 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a GMC Savannah or Chevrolet Express chassis. |
| 19V-717 | Oct 9, 2019 | 2020 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. |
| 19V-712 | Oct 4, 2019 | 2014–2020 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with SynTec S3B or S3C seats. |
| 19V-620 | Aug 22, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. |
| 19V-550 | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Structure | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. |
| 19V-549 | Jul 24, 2019 | 2020 | Structure | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Minotour, 2019-2020 Saf-T Liner C2, and 2019 Saf-T Liner HDX buses equipped with Safe Fleet Roof Escape hatches. |
| 19V-170 | Mar 5, 2019 | 2003–2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. |
| 18V-698 | Oct 5, 2018 | 2015–2019 | Structure | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. |
| 18V-330 | May 17, 2018 | 2003–2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. |
| 18V-301 | May 8, 2018 | 2002–2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 18V-253 | Apr 19, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. |
| 18V-254 | Apr 19, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain S3B Restraint Wall Mounted… |
| 18V-192 | Mar 26, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B… |
| 18V-193 | Mar 26, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B… |
| 18V-157 | Mar 7, 2018 | 2007–2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. |
| 18V-158 | Mar 7, 2018 | 2007–2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. |
| 18V-083 | Jan 30, 2018 | 2002–2017 | Equipment | 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'… |
| 17V-729 | Nov 17, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder… |
| 17V-312 | May 11, 2017 | 2016–2018 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. |
| 16V-629 | Aug 31, 2016 | 2015–2017 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July… |
| 16V-103 | Feb 23, 2016 | 2012–2017 | Exterior Lighting, Visibility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured from October 26, 2010, through December 14, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. |
| 16V-080 | Feb 10, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Other | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured from May 1, 2015, through… |
| 15V-843 | Dec 15, 2015 | 2016–2017 | Seats | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured August 19, 2014, to… |
| 15V-754 | Nov 13, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Minotour DRW school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. |
| 15V-564 | Sep 4, 2015 | 2006–2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 15V-565 | Sep 4, 2015 | 2006–2015 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 14V-759 | Nov 28, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014 and built on a GM or Ford Chassis with a… |
| 14V-760 | Nov 28, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014, and built on a GM or Ford Chassis with a gasoline… |
| 14V-590 | Sep 23, 2014 | 2015 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. |
| 14V-075 | Feb 20, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour dual rear wheel non-school buses manufactured October 21, 2011, through January 16, 2014, and equipped with… |
| 12V-297 | Jun 28, 2012 | 2010–2013 | Structure | Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through… |
| 12V-296 | Jun 28, 2012 | 2010–2012 | Structure | Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april… |
| 12V-226 | May 17, 2012 | 2007–2011 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. |
| 12V-225 | May 17, 2012 | 2007–2011 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. |
| 11V-517 | Oct 26, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 thomas built ef and minotour school buses manufactured from july 26, 2011, through august 9, 2011, equipped with spectal industries emergency vertical push out windows. |
| 11V-223 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Equipment | 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… |
| 11V-222 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Equipment | 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… |
| 11V-201 | Mar 31, 2011 | 2000–2009 | Equipment | 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. |
| 11V-202 | Mar 30, 2011 | 2000, 2002–2006, 2009 | Equipment | 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. |
| 11V-204 | Mar 30, 2011 | 2000–2008 | Equipment | 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. |
| 11V-205 | Mar 30, 2011 | 2000, 2002 | Equipment | Certain model year 2000 and 2002 thomas built minotour nonschool buses built on ford chassis from april 17, 2000, through november 28, 2001. |
| 10V-393 | Sep 2, 2010 | 2004–2010 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 10V-394 | Sep 2, 2010 | 2004–2010 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 10V-058 | Feb 23, 2010 | 2011 | Seats | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 saf-t-liner c2, hdx, mvp-ef, and minotour school buses manufactured from october 21, 2009 through january 19, 2010. |
| 09V-219 | Jun 12, 2009 | 2004–2009 | Visibility | Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. |
| 08V-648 | Dec 9, 2008 | 2005–2009 | Equipment | 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. |
| 08V-430 | Aug 25, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 08V-432 | Aug 25, 2008 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 08V-087 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2001–2003, 2008 | Structure | Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. |
| 08V-088 | Feb 26, 2008 | 2003–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 07V-135 | Mar 23, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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… |
| 07V-040 | Feb 13, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 06V-150 | May 3, 2006 | 2004–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 06V-151 | May 2, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour school and commercial buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and february 16, 2006. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has the most reports (1). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses Minotour have?
NHTSA lists 61 safety recalls covering Thomas Built Buses Minotour model years 2000–2023.
What are the most common Thomas Built Buses Minotour problems?
Owners report power train, structure problems most often.