NHTSA Recall 15V754000: Electrical system: wiring
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V754000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-694 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | November 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Minotour DRW school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. During relocation of the alternator, the wiring harness may have been rerouted incorrectly resulting in the power cable being strained. As a result, the power cable may become loose at the alternator terminal.
Safety risk
A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. All affected vehicles have been repaired as of January 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-694.
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 15V754000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 |
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.