Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V560000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V560000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2015-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551 Includes 84 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. the recall began december 6, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl785.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V560000
Report Received Date: 2018-08-23T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 84

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL785
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses, equipped with certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. the recall began december 6, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl785.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.43

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SID: row-sxmy.j92c~9sys
NHTSA ID: 18V560000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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