CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run With Parking Brake Off, Risking Movement
On certain Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis with a specific wheelchair lift option, the wheelchair lift can be operated after the key is turned off without the parking brake engaged.
Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run While Bus Is Moving
Certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift may have a missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Wheelchair Lift May Run While Bus Is Moving
Some school buses with an optional wheelchair lift may let the lift operate while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Certain school buses from model years 2002 and 2003 are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Most common 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I REPRESENT CECIL COLLEGE IN NORTH EAST MD. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 10V-393 CONCERNING OUR THOMAS BUILT BUS. THIS WAS A RE-NOTIFICATION DATED AUGUST 2012. I DID NOT RECEIVE THE FIRST ONE. ON 9/18/12, I CALLED AMERICAN BUS IN ANNAPOLIS MD (410-224-9775) AND SPOKE WITH [XXX] IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. [XXX] WAS GOING TO ORDER THE CLIP REQUIRED, MAIL IT TO ME, AND OUR FLEET MECHANIC WOULD INSTALL IT. AFTER THAT, I WAS GOING TO EMAIL A PICTURE OF THE COMPLETED WORK TO SATISFY THE RECALL. I HAVE CALLED [XXX] NINE TIMES SINCE 9/18/12, AND EACH TIME [XXX] TELLS ME THE PART IS ON BACKORDER. IT HAS BEEN 60 DAYS, AND I FELT I MUST NOTIFY YOU. [XXX] SAID THE CLIP WAS ORDERED FROM THO
2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour questions
Does the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run With Parking Brake Off, Risking Movement; Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run While Bus Is Moving; Wheelchair Lift May Run While Bus Is Moving; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has been fixed?
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