Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V330000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V330000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2003-2006 thomas built buses minotour transit buses built on a ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift Includes 6 affected units, Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2003-2006 thomas built buses minotour transit buses built on a ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2003-2006 thomas built buses minotour transit 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V330000
Report Received Date: 2018-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift can be used when not in park
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-770
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2003-2006 thomas built buses minotour transit 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0

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NHTSA ID: 18V330000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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