Recall 21V266 covers 11 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour buses for battery-cable short-circuit risk. Repair is free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 11 2022 Minotour buses because the positive battery cable terminals can contact a fuse block attachment post and short circuit. That short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and Thomas Built Buses dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The positive battery cable on the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour carries electrical power from the battery into the bus electrical system. Its terminal is the metal end that fastens the cable to the connection point. That terminal has small anti-rotation tabs, which are meant to keep the cable end from twisting after it is installed.
On affected Minotour buses, those tabs sit close enough to a fuse block assembly attachment post to touch it. The fuse block routes protected electrical circuits, and the attachment post is part of that mounting area. Contact between the positive cable terminal and that post creates a direct path for electricity where it does not belong. The result is an electrical short circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The short starts at the battery cable and fuse block area, so an owner or driver should not count on lights, sounds, or drivability changes before the problem occurs.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire near the fuse block. Schedule the recall repair soon, and ask the servicing dealer whether the vehicle needs any use limits before the work is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer to schedule the free battery-cable terminal tab repair that addresses the electrical short-circuit risk near the fuse block.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or reference recall number 21V266 when you call.
- Ask the dealer about safe driving or parking precautions until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thomas Built Buses technician removes part of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments. That added clearance keeps the terminals away from the fuse block attachment post. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related battery cable or fuse block repair, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 15, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| May 3, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 3, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 3, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V266?
Recall 21V266 covers 11 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour buses with positive battery cable terminals that can contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and create an electrical short circuit. The repair removes part of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block attachments.
What should I do if my 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 21V266. If it is, call a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer or Thomas Built Buses customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and ask for recall FL885. 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 21V266, the dealer removes part of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If a positive battery cable terminal contacts the fuse block assembly attachment post, it can create an electrical short circuit. That short circuit increases the risk of a fire until the recall repair is complete.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall repair began on May 3, 2021. That means the repair is available now for included 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour buses. Check your VIN first, then reference recall 21V266 or Thomas Built Buses recall FL885 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V266000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V266 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V266000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →