NHTSA Recall 18V158000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2007–2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-761 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive.
Safety risk
If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 26, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-761.
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 18V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.