The 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2019 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.
School Buses May Lack Backup Cameras, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour school buses may be missing backup cameras.
Roof emergency hatch handle can break, blocking outside exit
The external handle on the roof escape hatch of certain school buses can break during normal use.
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.
2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour questions
Does the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: School Bus Could Move While Wheelchair Lift Is Out; School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact; School Buses May Lack Backup Cameras, Raising Crash Risk; Roof emergency hatch handle can break, blocking outside exit; Bus Wheelchair Lift Can Run With Parking Brake Off, Risking Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.