NHTSA Recall 14V590000: Exterior lighting and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V590000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-666 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | September 23, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
Safety risk
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-666.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V590000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 |
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.