Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2015–2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Recall date

October 5, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V698000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 701 units

Why it was recalled

If the emergency exit door does not open wide enough, it may limit the ability to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 8, 2018. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-797.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.