Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Buses Recalled for Door Control Valve Defect
Daimler Coaches is recalling 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider buses because a faulty door valve may prevent doors from opening, delaying emergency evacuation.
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 structural vehicle defect (door mechanism) that poses a risk of harm by delaying emergency evacuation, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Coaches North America is recalling certain 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the door control valve, which may fail to release the self-holding mechanism. This malfunction can prevent the bus doors from opening.
A door that cannot be opened may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters mailed on April 2, 2026. Daimler Coaches will replace the door control valve free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558 for assistance. The recall number is 72.40U26365A.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ TOURRIDER BUSINESS, TOURRIDER PREMIUM
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Coaches North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 51
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 (2)
- TOURRIDER BUSINESS
- TOURRIDER PREMIUM
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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