THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2013: SEATS:BARRIERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V536000

Make Model Year
THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-05 2013-10-30 2013-11-08

Production Dates: 2013-06-19 - 2013-08-09

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-649

Component: SEATS:BARRIERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour SRW school buses manufactured June 19, 2013, through August 9, 2013. Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will correct the barrier's installation, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-649.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.