THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system issues. A locked emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses equipped with an optional rear door Vandalock system. The engine can potentially be started while an emergency exit is still locked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A locked emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the Vandalock interlock system, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-876.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026