NHTSA Recall 07V040000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 398 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-490 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 13, 2007 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and november 1, 2006, equipped with a wheelchair lift option. Plastic zip ties found around the wheelchair lift interlock switches may prevent the switch from operating, defeating the interlock function allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift still deployed.
Safety risk
Moving the vehicle with the lift deployed could cause injury to bystanders or a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect the buses. Any plastic ties found on the switches will be removed. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-490.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 07V040000
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.