THOMAS MINOTOUR 2006: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V648000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MINOTOUR | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-06-30 | 2008-12-09 | 2008-12-09 |
Production Dates: 2004-09-01 - 2008-11-26
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-540
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2590
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA "DTNA" IS RECALLING 2,590 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR OF 10,000 POUNDS OR LESS, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 AND NOVEMBER 26, 2008. THE TIRE PLACARD CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE TIRE PLACARD MAY LEAD TO TIRE OVERLOADING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NEW LABELS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS FOR INSTALLATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
DTNA'S RECALL NO. FL-540.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
