NHTSASTRUCTURE
Daimler Coaches North America - Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Published: February 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V151000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A broken handle could prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Tourrider Premium vehicles. The roof hatch handle may break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Affected Products
Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V151000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V151000 |
| 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 Tourrider Premium vehicles. The roof hatch handle may break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 05, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 83.10T24281A. |
| Consequence summary | A broken handle could prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 83.10T24281A |
| Potentially affected | 111 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |