2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Recall: Forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient…
NHTSA campaign 22V840000 · Seats · filed Nov 14, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.
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 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V840000 (manufacturer number FL959). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.