Recall
Thomas Built Buses Minotour — 14V590000
NHTSA ID
14V590000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Minotour
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2014-09-23
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-666
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-666.