2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to incorrect tire load certification labels and wheelchair lift operational defects as identified in safety recalls.
There are 7 recalls concerning multiple systems on this vehicle. The defects mainly involve tire label inaccuracies and problems with the wheelchair lift interlock system. Other issues include fire extinguisher malfunctions.
Recalls- Tire Load Certification Labels. Recall 11V201000 affects 6,360 vehicles with incorrect tire labels listing "D" load range tires instead of "E" tires requiring higher pressure. The risk is tire failure leading to crashes. Dealers will replace labels free of charge starting around May 28, 2011.
- Tire Label Accuracy. Recall 11V202000 involves 35 non-school Minotour buses with wrong tire certification labels. Owners are notified and can receive or replace labels themselves. The risk involves vehicle overloading and tire failure.
- Tire Certification Labels on Ford and GM Chassis. Recall 11V204000 covers 526 buses with wrong tire labels failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110. The remedy includes free label replacement by dealers. The risk is vehicle overloading and tire failure.
- Wheelchair Lift Wiring Harness. Recall 19V170000 affects 410 school buses built on Ford chassis. The lift can operate without parking brake engaged after key off, allowing vehicle movement and increasing injury risk. Dealers will modify wiring free of charge.
- Wheelchair Lift Relay Missing. Recall 18V330000 involves 6 transit buses with a missing relay causing lift operation during vehicle movement. Dealers inspect and correct wiring at no charge.
- Fire Extinguisher Malfunction. Recall 18V083000 covers 606 buses with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, preventing proper discharge and increasing injury risk during a fire. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement.
- Wheelchair Lift Wiring Issue. Recall 18V301000 covers 1,688 buses similar to recall 18V330000. Missing relay allows lift use during vehicle movement, raising injury risk. Dealers will inspect and repair wiring for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety components such as the wheelchair lift or tire labels may have rights under their state lemon law. Affected consumers are advised to seek appropriate legal counsel for further guidance.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Summary
2003
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
9631
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
410 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
Risk: When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
1688 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Risk: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
606 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
6 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Risk: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
526 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2003, 2005 AND 2006 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Risk: INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
35 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000, 2002 THROUGH 2006, AND 2009 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2001, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk: INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
6360 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009, WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS LIST "D" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH A RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE GREATER THAN 65 PSI. THE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "E" TIRES THAT REQUIRE A HIGHER MINIMUM TIRE PRESSURE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk: INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.