How many recalls does the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Thomas Built Buses will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.

Are recall repairs on a 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour free?

Usually. Federal law requires Thomas Built Buses to remedy recalls on the 2022 Minotour free of charge at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SEATS:BARRIERS

NHTSA #22V840000

Reported November 14, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 20 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

NHTSA #21V999000

Reported December 20, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses built on a Ford chassis. The driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

Safety consequence

Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. No owner notifications will be distributed to owners. The recall was completed February 17, 2022. Owner may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL916.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #21V661000

Reported August 25, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 669 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. Adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Safety consequence

A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-899.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA #21V266000

Reported April 15, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 11 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.

Safety consequence

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will remove a portion of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. DTNA's number for this recall is FL885.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

NHTSA #21V113000

Reported February 24, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 14 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A locked emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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