Recall 11V205 covers 2 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour buses with incorrect tire labels. Thomas Built Buses dealers replace labels at no charge.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 2 of its 2000, 2002 Minotour nonschool buses because the tire load certification label gives the wrong tire load range and inflation pressure. Wrong tire information can lead to overloading, tire failure, and a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire load certification label on a 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour nonschool bus tells the owner and service shop which tires belong on the bus and what cold tire pressure to use. That information matters because tire load range is tied to how much weight the tire is built to carry at a given pressure.
On these buses, the label lists load range D tires and a cold inflation pressure above 65 PSI. The buses were built with load range E tires, which require a higher minimum pressure. If a shop follows the incorrect label, the tires can be set below the pressure required for the tire and bus load.
An owner or driver will not notice the wrong label from how the bus feels on the road. There is no warning sign before failure, so the issue has to be corrected by replacing the certification label with the correct tire and pressure information.
Who's affected?
The same vehicle-label issue applies to the 2000 and 2002 Minotour.
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2000 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire information can lead to vehicle overloading. Overloading can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Until the correct label is installed, use verified tire and loading information and keep loads within the correct limits. Repair will be free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer to ask for the free tire-load certification label replacement.
- Ask whether the dealer will install the corrected label, or request the label if you plan to affix it yourself.
- Reference recall number 11V205 when you call Thomas Built Buses or the dealer.
- Check tire loading and inflation against the corrected label before carrying passengers or cargo.
What happens at the repair
The remedy is a corrected tire load certification label. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Thomas Built Buses technician replaces the incorrect label with the correct one at no charge. The source remedy also says owners can request the corrected label from DTNA or Thomas Built Buses and install it themselves. The safety recall began on May 24, 2011, so ask the dealer to confirm the current label process for recall 11V205 before the visit.
Timeline
| March 30, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V205?
Recall 11V205 covers 2 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour nonschool buses with an incorrect tire load certification label. The label lists load range D tire information, but the buses have load range E tires that need a higher minimum tire pressure. Dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V205. If it is, contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer for the free label replacement, or ask DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 about getting the correct label to install yourself.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall remedy says dealers will replace the incorrect tire certification label with the correct label free of charge. Owners who prefer to affix the label themselves can request the corrected label from DTNA or Thomas Built Buses.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle overloading from the wrong tire information. Incorrect load range and tire pressure guidance can lead to tire failure, and tire failure can lead to a crash. Use the corrected label once it is installed.
When did the recall repair begin?
The safety recall began on May 24, 2011. That means the label replacement is already open for affected 2000, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour owners whose VINs are included in recall 11V205.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V205000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V205 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V205000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →