NHTSA Recall 24V151000
Filed by Daimler Coaches North America. Component: Structure. Reported 2024-02-26. An estimated 111 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A broken handle could prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 83.10T24281A
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.