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2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Date: May 10, 2018
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 8, 2018. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-797.

Affected Products

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

If the emergency exit door does not open wide enough, it may limit the ability to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report