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NHTSA Recall 21V113000: Latching/release system (structure)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.

14
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (April 22)
NHTSA campaign21V113000
Manufacturer campaignFL-876
ComponentSTRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT › LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Report receivedFebruary 24, 2021
Owner notificationApril 22, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses equipped with an optional rear door Vandalock system. The engine can potentially be started while an emergency exit is still locked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Safety risk

A locked emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the Vandalock interlock system, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-876.

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 21V113000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Minotour2022

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.