NHTSA Recall 21V999000: Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V999000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL916 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY › WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP |
| Report received | December 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on a Ford chassis. The driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
Safety risk
Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. No owner notifications will be distributed to owners. The recall was completed February 17, 2022. Owner may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL916.
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 21V999000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2022 |
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.