Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.
Daimler Trucks North America – Wheelchair Lift can be Used when not in Park
| Report Received Date | 05/08/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V301000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 19, 2018. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-770. |
| Recall Code | FL-770 |
| Potentially Affected | 1688 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V301000) |
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