1998 Thomas Minotour
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Thomas Minotour. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 Thomas Minotour. Newest first.
Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, FS-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. the seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. to install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fasteners.
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