28 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-02-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour dual rear wheel non-school buses manufactured october 21, 2011, through january 16, 2014, and equipped with certain 3-passenger immi or s3c brand seats installed in the rear section of the bus. In the affected vehicles, the floor reinforcement channels that provide additional support for the seat mounting were omitted during manufacturing.
Consequence
Without the floor reinforcement channels, in a crash, the floor may flex and the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing floor reinforcement channels, free of charge. The recall began on april 17, 2014. Owners may contact daimler at 1-800-385-4537. Daimler's number for this recall is fl-659.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2014-09-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 minotour school buses manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in november 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-666.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2014-09-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 minotour school buses manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in november 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-666.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-09-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw transit buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.
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.
DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 2016-02-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured from october 26, 2010, through december 14, 2015 and built on a gm chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.
Consequence
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-701.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2016-02-23
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured from october 26, 2010, through december 14, 2015 and built on a gm chassis. The affected school buses have a body control module that may fail resulting in intermittent or total loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function.
Consequence
Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to the body control module, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-701.
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.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 2014-11-28
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014, and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
Consequence
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-675.
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.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-09-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses fs-65, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began onnovember 2, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.
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.
DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 2014-11-28
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour non-school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014 and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
Consequence
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-675.
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.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.
DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.
DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.
DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-02-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, fs65, and minotour school buses, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 30, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-759.
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.
DEFECT #14 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2018-03-12
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.
Consequence
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 is expected to begin may 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.
DEFECT #15 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #16 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.
Consequence
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 is expected to begin may 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.
DEFECT #18 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #19 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #20 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.
Consequence
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 is expected to begin may 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.
DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2018-05-11
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Consequence
If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on june 19, 2018. The recall began november 15, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-770.
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.
DEFECT #22 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #23 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.
DEFECT #24 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2007-2018 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on gm chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift may be operated while the vehicle is in neutral or drive.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #25 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2020-11-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on january 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 19, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-868.
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.
DEFECT #26 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2020-11-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The driver may be able to release the park brake and shift the transmission out of park and into a drive gear while the wheelchair lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
If the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on january 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 19, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-868.
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.
DEFECT #27 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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.
DEFECT #28 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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.