1998 Thomas Minotour recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Thomas Minotour, covering 11,539 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336‑889‑4871 or contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V142000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. To install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. Re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fasteners.
Recall number 99V174000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Thomas Minotour recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Thomas Minotour has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Thomas Minotour have?
2, covering seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
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