NHTSA Recall 16V103000: Exterior lighting and windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,323 vehicles. It affects 2012–2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V103000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-701 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | February 23, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured from October 26, 2010, through December 14, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.
Safety risk
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-701.
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 16V103000
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.