NHTSA Campaign 21V999000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Dec 20, 2021 · 2 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
Bus movement with the wheelchair lift deployed can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2022 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V999000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.