2013 Thomas Built Minotour Recall: Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier
NHTSA campaign 13V536000 · Seats · filed Oct 30, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour SRW school buses manufactured June 19, 2013, through August 9, 2013. Incorrect components may have been used to install the 5th row seat barrier.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will correct the barrier's installation, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-649.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built | Minotour | 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V536000 (manufacturer number FL-649). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.