Recall 13V468 affects 32 2013 Thomas Built Minotour school buses for weak floor joints. Repair is free at any franchised Thomas Built dealer.
Thomas Built is recalling 32 2013 Minotour school buses under recall 13V468 because alternative floor sheet metal has a bonding problem with the other floor components. In a crash, weak floor joints can let the floor separate and increase injury risk; the Thomas Built dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The floor sheet metal in a 2013 Thomas Built Minotour school bus is part of the structure beneath the passenger compartment. It forms the metal layer that works with the rest of the floor assembly to keep the walking surface and cabin floor solid during normal use.
In recall 13V468, the affected Minotour buses were built with an alternative floor sheet metal. The problem is the adhesive used to bond that metal to the other floor components. If that bond is weak, the floor sheet metal does not stay attached to the surrounding floor assembly as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall information does not identify a noise, warning light, odor, or handling change that tells an owner the floor bond has started to fail.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Thomas Built Minotour | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 32 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If this Minotour is included, weaker floor joints leave the floor less secure in a crash. Separation of the floor increases injury risk for occupants. Confirm the VIN, use normal care, and arrange the dealer repair once the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Thomas Built dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Thomas Built Minotour is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built dealer to schedule the free floor-joint fastener repair.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V468 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to add the floor fasteners that reinforce the joints where the sheet metal bond was not secure.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thomas Built technician adds fasteners to the floor joints so the alternative floor sheet metal is secured to the rest of the floor structure. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Because the remedy status is not marked available in the filing, confirm repair availability with the Thomas Built service desk before you arrange the bus visit.
Timeline
| September 18, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V468?
Recall 13V468 covers 32 2013 Thomas Built Minotour school buses with floor sheet metal that was not properly bonded to other floor components. Thomas Built dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Thomas Built Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V468. If it is, contact a franchised Thomas Built dealer to schedule the floor-joint fastener repair. Reference recall number 13V468 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V468, Thomas Built dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V468?
The safety risk is weaker floor joints during a crash. If the floor separates in a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury. The fix is to have a Thomas Built dealer add fasteners to the affected floor joints.
What if I bought this Thomas Built Minotour used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2013 Thomas Built Minotour is included, then reference recall number 13V468 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V468000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built customer service | 1-503-745-6910 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V468 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V468000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →