THOMAS MINOTOUR 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V760000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MINOTOUR | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-01-26 | 2014-11-28 | 2014-11-28 |
Production Dates: 2014-04-02 - 2014-10-03
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-675
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4606
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014, and built on a GM or Ford Chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-675.
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.
