NHTSA Recall 19V170000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410 vehicles. It affects 2003–2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-811 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 5, 2019 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
Safety risk
When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 10, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-811.
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 19V170000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.