7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2022-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 12, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2022-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 9, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2022-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 9, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2022-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 9, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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.
DEFECT #7 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2022-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 9, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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.