CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
School Bus Could Move While Wheelchair Lift Is Out
Certain Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses from model years 2008 through 2015 may allow the driver to release the parking brake and shift out of Park into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed.
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.
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.
Wheelchair Lift Can Run When Bus Is Not in Park
Certain Thomas Built Minotour school buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts may allow the lift to operate while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive, rather than only when it is in Park.
Wheelchair Lift Can Run While Bus Is Not in Park
The wheelchair lift on certain Minotour transit buses can be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive, rather than only when it is in Park.
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.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out of Bus Doors
Certain Thomas Built transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Certain Thomas Built school buses from model years 2006 to 2015 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour questions
Does the 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: School Bus Could Move While Wheelchair Lift Is Out; Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run With Parking Brake Off, Risking Movement; Wheelchair Lift May Run While Bus Is Moving; Wheelchair Lift Can Run When Bus Is Not in Park; Wheelchair Lift Can Run While Bus Is Not in Park. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.