Daimler Trucks Recalls School Buses with Defective Wheelchair Lift Latches
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts due to latch defects that could cause occupant falls.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a wheelchair occupant could fall and sustain injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Thomas Built Buses, including the Saf-T-Liner EF, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX models. This recall affects vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The defect involves the roll stop latches on the outer barrier, which may become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use.
If the latches are insufficiently secured, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury. DTNA will notify owners, and authorized Braun dealers will perform the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2012. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, MINOTOUR
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 890
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- SAF-T-LINER EF
- SAF-T-LINER HDX
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- MINOTOUR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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