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2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
14 recall campaigns and 1 complaint are on NHTSA's register for the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; the recalls concern equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment and electrical system.
The component named most often is structure: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 65.3 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 1,000 per 1,000 for the Thomas Built Buses Minotour line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.0 complaints per model year across the 24 Thomas Built Buses Minotour model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2012 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 19 Nov 2012.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
Consequence: When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. Using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 10, 2019. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-811.
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-811).
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Consequence: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770.
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-770).
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Consequence: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770.
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-770).
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-759).
Defect, as filed: Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-601).
Defect, as filed: Certain model year 2000, 2002 through 2006, and 2009 thomas built minotour non school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through january 5, 2001, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-601).
Defect, as filed: Certain model year 2000-2003, 2005 and 2006 thomas built minotour school buses built on ford and GM chassis from april 17, 2000, through august 29, 2008. These buses were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. The safety recall began on may 24, 2011.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-602).
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 minotour non school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA.
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA.
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. Vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release."
Consequence: In the event of an emergency evacuation, improperly located emergency exit release mechanisms may delay evacuation and increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. The safety recall began on november 17, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-552).
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 2,590 my 2005 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses with gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, manufactured between september 1, 2004 and november 26, 2008. The tire placard contains incorrect information which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence: Incorrect information on the tire placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: New labels will be sent to owners for installation. The recall is expected to begin on or about november 3, 2009. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-540).
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence: Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-524).
Defect, as filed: Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. Cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.
Consequence: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-473).
Defect, as filed: Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour school and commercial buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and february 16, 2006. The floor structure for the wheelchair lift fail to comply with the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence: The wheelchair lift may become unstable during operation and cause injury to passengers or bystanders.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify owners and repair the lifts by adding reinforcement free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Customers may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-474).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | Minotour line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1,000 | 1,000 | 65.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 65.3 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Thomas Built Buses Minotour model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 6,923 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 250,321 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 252,652 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 | 253,826 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 | 14,845 |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 | 17,522 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 | 31,995 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 | 36,175 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 | 277,647 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 | 32,302 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 24,576 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 20,573 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 14,911 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | 18,140 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | 101,243 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 | 102,993 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | 95,458 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | 95,431 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 90,107 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 58,345 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 58,297 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 635 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 716 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 20 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Thomas Built Buses Minotour model years · Thomas Built Buses: 22 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour have?
14 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 19V170000, was reported to NHTSA on 5 Mar 2019 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Across all model years the Thomas Built Buses Minotour line has 61 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour complain about most?
Structure: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.