Recall
Thomas Built Minotour — 13V468000
NHTSA ID
13V468000
Make
Thomas Built
Model
Minotour
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-09-18
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
32
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-647
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour DRW school buses manufactured June 29, 2013, through July 16, 2013. These vehicles were built with an alternative floor sheet metal which may not be properly bond to the other floor components due to the adhesive that was used.
Consequence
As a result, the floor joints may be weaker than specified and, in the event of a crash, the floor may separate increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-647.