Vehicle recall 21V741000 · September 23, 2021
2015-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
The under-body shut-off solenoid connector that connects to the CNG fuel tank may corrode, which could result in an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. The under-body shut-off solenoid connector that connects to the CNG fuel tank may corrode, which could result in an electrical short.
- Consequence
- A short at the connector may cause a flame or overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the CNG fuel shut-off solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-903.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V741000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-903
- Owner notification
- February 3, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids; Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
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 Buses Minotour (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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