Recall 22V532 covers 446 2019-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw school buses with incorrect tire-size labels. Replacement labels are mailed free.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 446 2019-2023 Minotour Srw school buses under recall 22V532 because the vehicle information and tire loading labels list the wrong tire size. The error can lead to the wrong tires being installed, which affects vehicle stability and control and increases crash risk; Thomas Built Buses dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Vehicle Information Label and Tire and Loading Information Label on a 2019-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw school bus tell an owner, driver, or service shop which tire size belongs on the bus. Those labels are part of the tire selection system. They help match the tires to the rims and loading information printed for that bus.
On affected Single Rear Wheel buses, the labels list the wrong tire size. The bus itself is not described as having a failed tire or rim in this recall. The defect is that the printed information on the bus does not match the correct tire specification, so a shop using the label alone can select the wrong replacement tire.
There is no warning sign before failure because this is an information-label problem, not a part that makes noise, leaks, or changes how the bus drives. Check the label information against the recall repair instructions before replacing tires or relying on the printed tire size.
Who's affected?
Spans five model years, with both tire and vehicle-label components tied to the same vehicle information and tire loading labels.
| 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | tire |
|---|---|
| 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | tire |
| 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | tire |
| 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | tire |
| 2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | tire |
| 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 446 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Incorrect tire information can lead to the wrong tires being installed. The risk is vehicle stability and control that no longer match the bus design, which increases crash risk. Confirm the corrected label before replacing tires. Repair is free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer to request the free replacement labels that correct the tire-size information.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V532 when you call.
- Confirm the installed tires match the corrected label before the bus returns to regular service.
- Call Thomas Built Buses customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions about the label mailing or recall FL948.
What happens at the repair
For this available remedy, Thomas Built Buses sends replacement Vehicle Information and Tire and Loading Information labels at no charge. The new labels correct the tire size shown on the bus, so the tire information matches the recall requirements. If your VIN is included, contact a Thomas Built Buses dealer or DTNA customer service and ask for the FL948 label replacement. The labels and mailing are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| July 22, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| September 15, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 15, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 15, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V532?
Recall 22V532 covers 446 2019-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw school buses with vehicle information and tire and loading labels that list the wrong tire size. Wrong tire information can lead to incorrect tire installation, affecting stability and control and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2019-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 22V532. If it is, confirm that the replacement labels were received and installed. The remedy is free. For help, contact Thomas Built Buses customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL948.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and the remedy for 22V532 is replacement vehicle information and tire and loading labels mailed free of charge. Keep the corrected labels with the bus records and install them as instructed.
Is it safe to drive a Thomas Built Buses Minotour Srw with this recall?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety concern is that an incorrect tire-size label can lead to the wrong tires being installed, which affects vehicle stability and control. Check the VIN, confirm the correct labels are installed, and verify tire size before service or replacement.
When were owners notified about recall 22V532?
Thomas Built Buses mailed owner notification letters on September 15, 2022. Because school buses change owners and operators, do not rely only on a mailed notice. Check your VIN and reference recall FL948 when contacting customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V532000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V532 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V532000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →