NHTSA recall 13V536000
Seats › Barriers
Thomas Built Minotour
Reported Oct 30, 20136 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-649Built Jun 19, 2013 – Aug 9, 2013
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour SRW school buses manufactured June 19, 2013, through August 9, 2013. Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will correct the barrier's installation, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-649.