Seats: barriersRecall 13V-536 · 2013 Thomas Built Minotour
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-536 covers 6 2013 Thomas Built Minotour for a seats: barriers problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V536000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour SRW school buses manufactured June 19, 2013, through August 9, 2013. Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will correct the barrier's installation, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-649.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 19, 2013 to August 9, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.