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February 26, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V151000
Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
A broken handle could prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V151000
Manufacturer Daimler Coaches North America
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 117
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 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.
Chronology :
September 2023: Defect detection by customer complaints;
October 2023-February 2024: Internal analysis at Daimler Buses to determine the cause and the remedy;
February 21, 2024: Daimler Buses GmbH determined a safety defect existed in certain Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business and Premium coaches.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | TOURRIDER BUSINESS | 2022-2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | TOURRIDER PREMIUM | 2022-2024 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V151-4611.pdf 645.989KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V151-8921.PDF 215.735KB
Recall 573 Report – 03/05/2024
RCLRPT-24V151-1095.PDF 215.833KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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- Includes stainless steel hardware
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- Manual Control: Designed for easy gripping and manipulation, this handle allows users to operate and control the hatch manually.
- Waterproof Sealing: Typically designed with waterproof sealing, the deck hatch handle ensures that water does not penetrate into the interior of the vessel or structure when the hatch is closed.
- Durability: Constructed from corrosion-resistant and seawater-resistant materials, the handle is built to withstand the harsh marine environment, ensuring stability and durability over time.
- Adaptability to Different Sizes of Hatches: The design of the deck hatch handle takes into consideration hatches of various sizes and weights, ensuring its suitability for different scenarios and usage requirements.
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- 【High Safety】The door can only be opened from the inside and not from the outside. This feature provides security, preventing unauthorized access to the building's interior from the roof.
- 【Thoughtful Design】The 90-degree opening and closing angle and the hydraulic support rod allow for easy access to the roof space, enhancing safety during use.
- 【Switch-type Handle】It simplifies the opening and closing process and functions as a straightforward on-off mechanism, allowing you to easily access the roof space with just a simple grip and turn.
- 【Sealing Rubber Gasket】It contributes to a quiet opening and closing process by minimizing friction-induced noise. It can also avoid rain, debris, etc. from entering the building, reducing the cleaning pressure.
- Strong and Durable: The roof access door is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, which is wear-resistant, rust-proof, not easy to deform, and has a long service life. The handle is fixed with screws, not easy to be pulled and damaged. Suitable for residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial plants, warehouses, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, etc
- Optimal Size: 35.82*35.82 inches on the outside and 31.5*31.5 inches on the inside, it provides a spacious entry area while fitting nicely into most standard roof structures. Note: Please measure accurately and choose the right size to buy to avoid wasting money and time
- High Safety: In addition to its strong structure, the door of the roof access door can only be opened from the inside, not from the outside. This feature provides an extra layer of security that prevents unauthorized access to the interior of the building from the roof. This is especially beneficial for residential and commercial properties where security is a top priority
- Thoughtful Design: 90-degree opening and closing angles and hydraulic support bars for easy access to the roof space and increased safety of use. In addition, the on/off handle simplifies the process of opening and closing and acts as a direct on/off mechanism, allowing you to easily access the roof space with a simple grip and turn
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- Simple installation with direct replacement,other modifications are not required
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- Secure Design ：Roof access hatch door are uniquely designed to open only from the inside and cannot be opened from the outside, effectively preventing unauthorized access and providing a higher level of security for your property and facilities.
- Convenient Operation：Galvanized powder coated steel attic skylight cover equipped with double hydraulic support rods, it is easy to realize 90-degree opening and closing, simple and labor-saving operation. The internal rotating handle design facilitates quick locking and unlocking, enhancing the efficiency of use.
- Upgrade Material：Roof security hatch window main frame is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, and the panel is made of galvanized steel with electrostatic powder coating and high-temperature baking treatment, which has excellent anti-rust and anti-oxidation properties, suitable for long-term outdoor use and durable.
- Waterproof Design：Roof security door built-in high-quality rubber sealing strip, effectively preventing rainwater infiltration, to ensure that the internal space is dry. The sealing strip is tightly bonded to the door frame, providing additional waterproof and dustproof protection and adapting to all kinds of harsh weather conditions.
- Thickening Stainless Steel Material: The roof skylights are made of stainless steel. Durable material and Waterproof performance are enough to resist the attack of hail, rainstorms, and strong winds. Can be used for a long time
- Gas Poles Design: The roof hatch has 2 support rods, can be closed slowly to the lid, which reduces noises, and prevents the lid from pinching fingers, can be turned 90°, and supports it
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- Easy to Install: The bottom frame of the lid has predrilled holes and is supplied with bolts for easy and convenient installation. If you want to make it more waterproof, you can fill the gaps with glue.
- Versatile: Not only can be used as attic skylights, escape hatches, basement exits, emergency access points, wellheads, cellars, and manholes, it can also be used for home improvement, industrial, commercial, school, etc
- Weatherproof Roof Hatch Lid: This roof skylight cover is made of galvanized iron plate and aluminum frame, sturdy and resistant to hail, heavy rain and high wind blows. Load-bearing strong
- Seal Rubber Gasket: The sealing rubber strips embedded to prevent rainwater from penetrating through the gaps. Sealing rubber gasket on the contact part of the upturned lid and the bottom frame
- Latch Lock & Handle Design 90-degree swivel closes and opens lid easily. The lock makes it easy for you to lock the interior to prevent outsiders from getting in for added peace of mind. Thoughtful handle makes it easy to turn on and off
- Gas Struts: 1. Upturned pneumatic support. 2. Gently cover the lid, ideal for soft slow closing the lid to prevent slamming so that it does not hurt the fingers. 3. Support to open the lid, the maximum angle is 90 degrees
- Versatile: Not only can be used as attic skylight cover, but also as escape hatch cover, basement exit caps, emergency access lid, wellhead lid, cellar cover, manhole cover
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Daimler Coaches North America FEB 26, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-151 Manufacturer Recall No. : 83.10T24281A Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Daimler Coaches North America Address : 2477 Deerfield Drive
Fort Mill SC 29715
Company phone : 800-206-9728
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 117 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The recall population was based on manufacturing records. The VIN range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Production Dates : MAY 03, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WEBS404H0N3286453 End : WEBS404H0R3294414 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The recall population was based on manufacturing records. The VIN range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WEBS504HXN3288174 End : WEBS50AH0R3401155 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The lever of the roof hatch itself or the internal latch of the release mechanism can break when activated. Also the lever may not reengage, which will cause it not to return to its original position. If forced into place and the lever breaks the roof hatch can no longer be opened from the inside.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : 217 – Bus emergency exits and window retention and release
Description of the Safety Risk : If the roof hatch can not be opened from the inside, there is an increased risk Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151 Page 2 Description of the Safety Risk : in the event of an accident that passengers will be delayed from evacuating
the vehicle.
Description of the Cause : Faulty release mechanism. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Not applicable. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Scope of delivery of emergency hatch Component Description : Roof Latch
Component Part Number : A410 830 13 42 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Teknik Makina Address : Pelitli Ma. Sok. No 15
Kocaely Foreign States 41480
Country : Turkey Chronology :
September 2023: Defect detection by customer complaints;
October 2023-February 2024: Internal analysis at Daimler Buses to determine the cause and the remedy; February 21, 2024: Daimler Buses GmbH determined a safety defect existed in certain Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business and Premium coaches. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The roof hatch operating lever will be replaced with an optimized
mechanism. If any Tourrider operator/owner has already paid to remedy this issue, reimbursement will be available throuth the DCNA warranty system as outlined in the customer notification letter. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Reinforcements on the operating lever. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Production countermeasure date still to be determined at next production run. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA does not operate via a traditional
“dealer” network. Dates noted are to satisfy the recall portal. Noted dates (or before) are when DCNA customers/fleet operators will be notified of affected vehicles in their fleet(s).
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 19, 2024 – APR 19, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 19, 2024 – APR 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Daimler Coaches North America MAR 05, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-151 Manufacturer Recall No. : 83.10T24281A Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Daimler Coaches North America Address : 2477 Deerfield Drive
Fort Mill SC 29715
Company phone : 800-206-9728
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 117 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The recall population was based on manufacturing records. The VIN range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Production Dates : MAY 03, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WEBS404H0N3286453 End : WEBS404H0R3294414 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2024 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Premium Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The recall population was based on manufacturing records. The VIN range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WEBS504HXN3288174 End : WEBS50AH0R3401155 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The lever of the roof hatch itself or the internal latch of the release mechanism can break when activated. Also the lever may not reengage, which will cause it not to return to its original position. If forced into place and the lever breaks the roof hatch can no longer be opened from the inside.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : 217 – Bus emergency exits and window retention and release
Description of the Safety Risk : If the roof hatch can not be opened from the inside in the event of an accident, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151 Page 2 Description of the Safety Risk : passengers will be delayed from evacuating the vehicle, causing an increased risk of injury.
Description of the Cause : Faulty release mechanism. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : A close pre-trip inspection of the functionality of the roof hatch lever must be performed by the driver before every journey otherwise there is no advanced warning. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Scope of delivery of emergency hatch Component Description : Roof Latch
Component Part Number : A410 830 13 42 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Teknik Makina Address : Pelitli Ma. Sok. No 15
Kocaely Foreign States 41480
Country : Turkey Chronology :
September 2023: Defect detection by Daimler Coaches North America internal personnel;
October 2023-February 2024: Internal analysis at Daimler Buses to determine the cause and the remedy; February 21, 2024: Daimler Buses GmbH determined a safety defect existed in certain Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business and Premium coaches. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The roof hatch operating lever will be replaced with an optimized
mechanism. If any Tourrider operator/owner has already paid to remedy this issue, reimbursement will be available throuth the DCNA warranty system as outlined in the customer notification letter. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Reinforcements on the operating lever. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-151
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Production countermeasure date still to be determined at next production run. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA does not operate via a traditional
“dealer” network. Dates noted are to satisfy the recall portal. Noted dates (or before) are when DCNA customers/fleet operators will be notified of affected vehicles in their fleet(s).
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 19, 2024 – APR 19, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 19, 2024 – APR 19, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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