Does the 1997 Thomas Minotour have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Thomas Minotour recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Thomas Minotour?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Thomas Minotour recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Thomas Minotour. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Thomas been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Thomas Minotour recalls, newest first

March 27, 2007NHTSA 07V14200011,265 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, FS-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between January 23, 1994, and April 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on February 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1999NHTSA 99V174000274 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. To install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. Re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.
Consequence: If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fasteners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Thomas Minotour were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1997 Thomas models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Thomas Minotour have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Thomas Minotour recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Thomas Minotour?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.