NHTSA Recall 09V219000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216 vehicles. It affects 2004–2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V219000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-552 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | June 12, 2009 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. Vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release."
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency evacuation, improperly located emergency exit release mechanisms may delay evacuation and increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. The safety recall began on november 17, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall campaign no. Fl-552.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V219000
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.