NHTSA Recall 20V690000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V690000; Date: Nov. 9, 2020
if the vehicle is put into drive while the wheelchair lift is deployed, the vehicle may move forward or backward, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 615
Recall 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."
How to Fix:
dtna will notify owners, and dealers will have the wheelchair lift wiring modified as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 7, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-868.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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