Tank assembly: mountingRecall 14V-759 · 2013–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 14V-759 covers 22 2013–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V759000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014 and built on a GM or Ford Chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
The risk
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-675.
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
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 2, 2012 to October 3, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.