2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recall: Driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift into a drive…
NHTSA campaign 21V999000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Dec 20, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase 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 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour | 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V999000 (manufacturer number FL916). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.