NHTSA Recall 14V760000: Mounting (fuel system)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,606 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V760000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-675 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | November 28, 2014 |
| Owner notification | January 26, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014, and built on a GM or Ford Chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
Safety risk
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-675.
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 14V760000
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.