Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 14V-590 · 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 14V-590 covers 4 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V590000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
The risk
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-666.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to June 4, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.