Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls
NHTSA's records list 26 safety recalls covering the Thomas Built Buses Minotour since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2002-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Nov. 14, 2022.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 1
- Insufficient Passenger Protection/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 5
- Insufficient Passenger Protection/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bus May Move with Wheelchair Lift Deployed
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Cabin Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 669 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Positive Battery Cable Terminal May Short
Component: electrical system. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit May Remain Locked/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 2
- Insufficient Passenger Protection/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 7
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 7 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 1,045 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Backup Cameras/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 3,080 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch External Handle May Break
Component: structure. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Backup Cameras/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 11 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 3,080 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 13
- Solenoid Connector to CNG Fuel Tank May Corrode
Component: electrical system. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Reinforcement Brackets Missing
Component: seats. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 15
- Solenoid Connector to CNG Fuel Tank May Corrode
Component: electrical system. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210
Component: seat belts. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Reinforcement Brackets Missing
Component: seats. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 15
- Solenoid Connector to CNG Fuel Tank May Corrode
Component: electrical system. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210
Component: seat belts. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Reinforcement Brackets Missing
Component: seats. 22 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 13
- Solenoid Connector to CNG Fuel Tank May Corrode
Component: electrical system. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 11
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 6
- Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 5
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 14 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift Can be Operated While not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 3,304 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 4
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 4
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 4
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 4
- Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 410 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recalls 2
- Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 1,688 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.