NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Coaches North America - Driver's Seat Backrest Malfunction/FMVSS 207, 21...
Published: March 5, 2025Recall ID: 25V144000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Without a fixate stop bracket, the backrest may fold forward during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transits buses. The fixate stop bracket on the driver's seat backrest may not be installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Driver's Seat Backrest Malfunction/FMVSS 207, 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver's Seat Backrest Malfunction/FMVSS 207, 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V144000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V144000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Coaches North America |
| Defect summary | Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transits buses. The fixate stop bracket on the driver's seat backrest may not be installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 88.89 |
| Corrective action | Daimler Coaches will inspect the driver's seat and install a fixate stop as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 91.10T25237A. |
| Consequence summary | Without a fixate stop bracket, the backrest may fold forward during a crash and increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 91.10T25237A |
| Potentially affected | 162 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |