Recall 06V151000: 2005–2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Report received

May 2, 2006

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

87vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour school and commercial buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and february 16, 2006. The floor structure for the wheelchair lift fail to comply with the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Possible consequence

The wheelchair lift may become unstable during operation and cause injury to passengers or bystanders.

Remedy

Thomas built will notify owners and repair the lifts by adding reinforcement free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Customers may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour1 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour0 complaints