CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2014 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.
School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact
Certain Thomas Built school buses from 2014 through 2020 may have been built with seats that use styrene blocks in the back support that may not absorb enough impact in some areas around the steel seat frame.
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.
School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built Buses school buses from model years 2014 to 2015, including Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour models, have S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain Thomas Built Buses transit buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX and Minotour models, are equipped with S3B wall-mounted seats whose wall mounting bracket may crack.
School Bus Seat Brackets May Crack, Risking Injury in a Crash
Certain school buses from the 2014 to 2018 model years have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that may crack.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain transit buses built by Thomas Built Buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, HDX, and EFX models and Minotour models, may have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that can crack.
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.
Body Module Fault Can Cut Lights and Wipers
A body control module in certain school buses may fail, causing the exterior lights or windshield wipers to stop working either partly or completely.
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.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour questions
Does the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls for the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: School Bus Could Move While Wheelchair Lift Is Out; School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact; Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run With Parking Brake Off, Risking Movement; Wheelchair Lift May Run While Bus Is Moving; School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.