Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V690000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V690000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses Includes 615 affected units, Vehicle May Move While Lift Is Deployed/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2008-2021 thomas built buses minotour school buses
Defect Summary
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."
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.