NHTSA Recall 19V717000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and warning light/devices (seat belts)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,045 vehicles. It affects 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V717000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-833 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | October 9, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
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 19V717000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2020 |
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.