AI Damage2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour: common problems
The maker issued 70 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 70
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update
- Important Campaign Information Letter for Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance â TBB
- Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement
Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes. Revisions are in blue…
- Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid
- Service Solution for TBB buzzer sounds when either driver's door or the entrance door is open
This Service Solution is provided to assist Dealers/Customers in resolving the buzzer sounding when either the driver's door or entrance door is open. With certain options, a diode was inadvertently being removed.
- Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance
This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
- Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement
Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes.
- Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices…
Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update
In the continuing effort to standardize across brands, DTNA is pleased to announce that Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) and Thomas Built Bus (TBB) parchments will be transitioned to the format used for…
- Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces
The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting procedures fully and consistently. Ensure…
- Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online
DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand through the AftermarkeTV Video Channel…
- Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change
Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage and labor may be covered under the Aftermarket…
NHTSA lists 70 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 70 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour?
NHTSA lists 70 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.