THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2018-09-24 - 2019-06-17 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V717000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-10-09 | Date Added to Database: 2019-10-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-833 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1045 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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. |
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