2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: instrument cluster/panel
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on October 9, 2019. It covers about 1,045 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,045
- reported
- Oct 9, 2019
- owners notified
- Oct 3, 2019
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
Recall number 19V717000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V717000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour instrument cluster/panel?
Yes. Recall 19V717000, reported on October 9, 2019, covers about 1,045 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V717000?
GM has notified the Thomas Built owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-833.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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