Thomas Built 2013 Structure recall
Recalled September 18, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V468000 · Thomas Built
Hazard
As a result, the floor joints may be weaker than specified and, in the event of a crash, the floor may separate increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-647.
Units
32 units
Description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour DRW school buses manufactured June 29, 2013, through July 16, 2013. These vehicles were built with an alternative floor sheet metal which may not be properly bond to the other floor components due to the adhesive that was used.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-647.
Product
Thomas Built MINOTOUR
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →