NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Coaches North America - Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Published: February 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V141000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium vehicles equipped with BraunAbility wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Affected Products
Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V141000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V141000 |
| 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 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium vehicles equipped with BraunAbility wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is TI 86.10T24282A. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants. |
| Mfr campaign number | TI 86.10T24282A |
| Potentially affected | 77 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |