Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit
— Recall Campaign #18V158000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V158000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 07, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V158000 |
| Units affected: | 14 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on GM chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in Neutral or Drive.
- Consequeces:
- If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift, correcting the electrical connections as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 26, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-761.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.