Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V170000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V170000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2003-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option Includes 410 affected units, Wheelchair Lift can be used Without Parking Brake, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2003-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2003-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. the wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.

Corrective Action

Dtna has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 10, 2019. the recall began december 20, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-811.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V170000
Report Received Date: 2019-03-05T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift can be used without parking brake
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 410

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-811
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2003-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses built on a ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. the wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.
Consequence Summary: When the vehicle is in neutral with the ignition and the parking brake off, the vehicle may move. using the wheelchair lift during this time can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dtna has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wheelchair lift wiring harness, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on april 10, 2019. the recall began december 20, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-811.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 13.17

Metadata

SID: row-sne2.yr8p~da2t
NHTSA ID: 19V170000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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