Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 22, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Recall number

19V620000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11 units

Why it was recalled

The lack of rear visibility increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. The school buses may be missing backup cameras. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add a backup camera system, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification date on October 11, 2019. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-825.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.