Daimler Coaches North America is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider
— Recall Campaign #24V141000
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium vehicles equipped with BraunAbility wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 77 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V141000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Coaches North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V141000 |
| Units affected: | 77 |
- Description:
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium vehicles equipped with BraunAbility wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is TI 86.10T24282A.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.