NHTSA Recall 06V151000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-474 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 2, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour school and commercial buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and february 16, 2006. The floor structure for the wheelchair lift fail to comply with the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Safety risk
The wheelchair lift may become unstable during operation and cause injury to passengers or bystanders.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and repair the lifts by adding reinforcement free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Customers may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-474.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V151000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.