NHTSA Recall 18V301000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,688 vehicles. It affects 2002–2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V301000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-770 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 8, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Safety risk
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770.
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 18V301000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 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.