THOMAS BUILT 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR
Brand
THOMAS BUILT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR vehicles due to structure issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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