Recall 21V741000: 2015–2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 23, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 87
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A short at the connector may cause a flame or overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V741000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-903
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Feb 3, 2022
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids (Electrical System); Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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