Model year

2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 26, 2023 to Jan 26, 2023.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1390k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 other
Severity index0.02018 others average 4.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour peaked in 2023, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120231202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

13 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-741Sep 23, 2021Under-body shut-off solenoid connector that connects to the CNG fuel tank may corrode, which could result in an electrical shortElectrical system87Part replacement
20V-690Nov 9, 2020Driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of Park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployedAdaptive equipment615Repair or modification
19V-712Oct 4, 2019Seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel…Seats53,528Repair or modification
19V-170Mar 5, 2019Wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned offAdaptive equipment410Repair or modification
18V-698Oct 5, 2018Rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirementsStructure701Repair or modification
18V-301May 8, 2018Wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harnessAdaptive equipment1,688Inspection
18V-254Apr 19, 2018Wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crashSeats24Repair or modification
18V-253Apr 19, 2018Wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crashSeats23,102Repair or modification
18V-193Mar 26, 2018Wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crashSeats6Repair or modification
18V-192Mar 26, 2018Wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crashSeats6,606Repair or modification
18V-158Mar 7, 2018Wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or DriveAdaptive equipment14Inspection
18V-157Mar 7, 2018Wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or DriveAdaptive equipment3,304Inspection
17V-312May 11, 2017Occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intendedSeats22Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jan 26, 2023Failure Jan 4, 2023Bellmore, NYAutomatic transmission, Power train

    Lost all forward gear. As show in the picture attached of the valve body the number 1 valve body check ball pointed at with the yellow arrow is significantly smaller the the rest of the check balls. This causes the vehical to lose all forward gears and potentialy putting you harms way. This come whithout warning and no check engine light. I run a fleet of about 60 of these vans and it has happened with at least 5 of my vans in the couple of years two of which have been repaired by the dealer. It is just a matter of time a van gets stuck in the middle of an intersection or on a railroad crossing.

    NHTSA complaint 11503759
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on file

  • PE23016 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
    6L90 Transmission Failure
    Opened Sep 27, 2023, closed Jan 10, 2025
  • AQ18002 Audit query, Lighting
    Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
    Opened Apr 23, 2018, closed Jul 11, 2024
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

116 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • PAB048-2019 Dec 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update
  • FL735 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FL735 TBB Freedman Seat Brackets
  • ICI21-004 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information Letter for Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance – TBB.
  • WI20-014R Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimi…
  • TechTalk4725 Sep 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
  • SS1034790 Sep 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for TBB buzzer sounds when either driver's door or the entrance door is open. This Service Solution is provided to assist Dealers/Customers in resolving the buzzer sounding when either the driver's door or entrance door is open. With certai…
  • ICI20-022 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÙs location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
  • WI20-014 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize proce…
  • WI20-012 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.
  • WI20-011 Jul 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update. In the continuing effort to standardize across brands, DTNA is pleased to announce that Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) and Thomas Built Bus (TBB) parchments will be transitioned …
  • SB60-171 Jul 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting proce…
  • WI20-008 Apr 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand through the AftermarkeT…
  • WP20-007 Apr 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change. Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage and labor may be…
  • WP20-006 Apr 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered from another Author…
  • 02.2020 Campaign Mar 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
  • SS1034650 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for MinoTours. This Service Solution is provided to report a product improvement in preventing water / dust intrusion in the drivers vestibule area.
  • SB54-290 Feb 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness. Use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced.
  • SS1034611 Jan 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for Thomas Built Buses Minotours addressing the lack of heat coming from the rear wall heater. Adding a booster pump to improve heater coolant flow is now available.
  • 19TL-10 NVH Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
  • 19CSA-12 BCT Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
  • 19CSA-13 Sep 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Systems Development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges to engine horsepower ratings for HDEP and MDEG engine platforms.
  • 19-011WP Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
  • 19-013WI Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
  • 19-010WI Sep 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
  • 19TL-9 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measuremen…
  • 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
  • DOC-1034452 Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
  • FL761 Jun 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TBB Minotour Wheelchair Lift Interlock
  • ICI19-032 TBB FL Jun 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TBB FL761 - Revised Bulletin
  • FL797 Jun 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TBB Minotour Emergency Doors
  • D19M3 GHG17 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    D19M3 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Software Reprogramming
  • sbu54056 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sbu54056 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
  • ICI18-033 TBB FL Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information to Dealers on TBB Minotour Emergency Doors
  • DOC-1033968 Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
  • DOC-1034175 Feb 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows
  • ICI18-033 TBB FL Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information to Dealers on TBB Minotour Emergency Doors
  • DOC-1033968 Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
  • ICI18-042 TBB FL Dec 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information on FL769 TBB SynTec Seat Frames (Restraint Seats) Recall
  • SF563 TBB Minoto Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Field Service Campaign SF563-TBB Minotour Driver Seats with Fireblock
  • ICI18-012 TBB FL Jul 25, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Advance Notice and Dealer Actions ? VIN List
  • ICI18-017 TBB FL May 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-017 TBB FL763 ? Change to Advance Action
  • ICI18-017 TBB FL May 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Advance action for Thomas Built Buses S#B Seat Frames recall has been converted to interim recall INT FL763.
  • ICI18-013 TBB FL Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-013 TBB FL761 & FL765 ? Interim Recall Notices
  • ICI18-012 TBB FL Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-012 TBB FL763 ? Advance Notice and Dealer Actions ? VIN List
  • ICI18-011 TBB FL Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-011 TBB FL763 ? Advance Notice and Dealer Actions
  • ICI18-013 Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-013 TBB FL761 & FL765 ? Interim Recall Notices
  • ICI18-012 Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-012 TBB FL763 ? Advance Notice and Dealer Actions ? VIN List
  • ICI18-011 Apr 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICI18-011 TBB FL763 ? Advance Notice and Dealer Actions
  • PAB034 Aug 27, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
  • PAB033 Aug 23, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
  • PAB032 Aug 3, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
  • Learning Center Jul 20, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
  • Dealer Memo 2012 Aug 9, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
  • 12-022 Aug 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
  • 15TL6 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
  • 15CSA10 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
  • 15CSA9 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink® 8.02
  • 15-013 Apr 20, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
  • 15TL5 Mar 13, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro® FXP 95
  • 15TL4 Mar 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.