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
makesAndModels2015-2019 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.