NHTSA Recall 21V999000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V999000; Date: Dec. 20, 2021
bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Lift/ramp
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built minotour school buses built on a ford chassis. the driver may be able to release the parking brake and shift 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 404, "platform lift installations."
How to Fix:
dtna service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 17, 2022. owner may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl916.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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