Vehicle recall 13V536000 · October 30, 2013
2013 Thomas Built Minotour
Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V536000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2013
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-649
- Owner notification
- December 5, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Barriers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Minotour (2013): 2013
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