Recall 14V075 affects 3 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour buses with missing seat floor reinforcements. Repair is free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 3 2013-2015 Minotour non-school buses because floor reinforcement channels for rear 3-passenger seat mounts were left out during manufacturing. Without those supports, crash forces can flex the floor and leave seat occupants inadequately restrained, which raises injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-school bus uses rear 3-passenger seats that are bolted to the floor structure. The seat belts work with those seats, so the seat frame and its mounting points have to stay anchored when the belts are loaded. Floor reinforcement channels are the added metal supports under that mounting area.
On the affected buses, those reinforcement channels were left out during manufacturing. Without that added support, the rear seat mounting area does not have the structure it was designed to have. When force is applied through the seat or belt system, the floor attachment has less support than intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The missing reinforcement is hidden under the seat and floor mounting area, so an owner or driver will not feel a change during normal use.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2013, 2014, and 2015 model years for the Minotour, all tied to the seat belt component.
| 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | seat belt |
| 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | seat belt |
| Units affected | 3 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Missing floor reinforcement channels let the floor flex in a crash, which can prevent seat occupants from being adequately restrained and increase injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is included in this recall.
- Check for the Thomas Built Buses owner notice mailed beginning April 17, 2014.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer about the free floor-reinforcement-channel installation that supports the rear seat mounting.
- Reference recall number 14V075 and Daimler recall FL-659 when you call.
- Avoid using the affected rear seats for passengers until the floor reinforcement channels are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thomas Built Buses technician installs the missing floor reinforcement channels for the rear seat mounting area. Those channels add support where certain rear seats attach to the bus floor. The repair is free under the recall, including parts and labor. Ask the service desk to confirm that your VIN is included in campaign 14V075 and that the reinforcement channel work is recorded as completed after the repair.
Timeline
| February 20, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V075?
Recall 14V075 covers 3 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-school buses with omitted floor reinforcement channels under certain rear 3-passenger seats. In a crash, the floor can flex and seat occupants are not adequately restrained, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V075. If it is, contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer and ask for the missing floor reinforcement channels to be installed. Reference recall 14V075 or FL-659 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The remedy for recall 14V075 says dealers will install the missing floor reinforcement channels free of charge. A franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer performs the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to crash protection for rear-seat occupants. Without the floor reinforcement channels, the bus floor can flex in a crash, and the seat occupants are not adequately restrained. That increases the risk of injury to those occupants.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on April 17, 2014. Owners can contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer for the floor reinforcement channel installation and reference recall 14V075 or FL-659 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V075000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-385-4537 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V075 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V075000 |
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)
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