Recall 16V103000: 2012–2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 23, 2016
Vehicles affected
2,323
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses manufactured from October 26, 2010, through December 14, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.

The risk

Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-701.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V103000
Manufacturer campaign
FL-701
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owner letters
Apr 18, 2016
Components
Exterior lighting (Lighting); Visibility:windshield wiper/washer (Visibility & Wipers)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology