CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
Corroded CNG Fuel Connector Can Cause Fire Risk
A connector on the under-body CNG fuel shut-off solenoid, which links to the compressed natural gas fuel tank, may corrode over time.
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.
Rear emergency exit may not open fully, slowing escape
Certain Thomas Built Minotour school buses from model years 2015 through 2019, equipped with 36-inch or 39-inch wide seats, may have a rear emergency exit door that does not open wide enough.
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.
Bus Seats May Come Loose in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses may have occupant seats installed without the reinforcement brackets that should be used underneath the seat rail.
Most common 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
What owners report
Lost all forward gear. As show in the picture attached of the valve body the number 1 valve body check ball pointed at with the yellow arrow is significantly smaller the the rest of the check balls. This causes the vehical to lose all forward gears and potentialy putting you harms way. This come whithout warning and no check engine light. I run a fleet of about 60 of these vans and it has happened with at least 5 of my vans in the couple of years two of which have been repaired by the dealer. It is just a matter of time a van gets stuck in the middle of an intersection or on a railroad crossing.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour questions
Does the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: Corroded CNG Fuel Connector Can Cause Fire Risk; 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; Rear emergency exit may not open fully, slowing escape. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has been fixed?
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