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2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Title: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Date: 2018-10-05

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V698000

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 701

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Overview: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36 or 39 wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 8, 2018. The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-797.

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall 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.