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NHTSA Recall 21V741000: Relays/solenoids (electrical system) and tank assembly (fuel system)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.

87
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (February 3)
NHTSA campaign21V741000
Manufacturer campaignFL-903
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › RELAYS/SOLENOIDS; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY
Report receivedSeptember 23, 2021
Owner notificationFebruary 3, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. The under-body shut-off solenoid connector that connects to the CNG fuel tank may corrode, which could result in an electrical short.

Safety risk

A short at the connector may cause a flame or overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the CNG fuel shut-off solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-903.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V741000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Minotour2015, 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.