THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2022: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V999000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-02-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-12-20 | Date Added to Database: 2021-12-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL916 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA service facilities will modify the wheelchair lift wiring as necessary, free of charge. No owner notifications will be distributed to owners. The recall was completed February 17, 2022. Owner may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL916. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 404 | |
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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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