Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Buses Manufactured June 29, 2013, Through July 16, 2013. These Vehicles Were Built With An Alternative Floor Sheet Metal Which May Not Be Properly Bond To The Other Floor Components Due To The Adhesive That Was Used.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT
Model Of Vehicle
MINOTOUR
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V468000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, The Floor Joints May Be Weaker Than Specified And, In The Event Of A Crash, The Floor May Separate Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Add Fasteners To The Floor Joints, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 18, 2013. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-503-745-6910. Dtna’S Recall Number Is Fl-647.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20130629
End Of Manufacture
20130716
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20131118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20130918
Make Campaign Number
FL-647