Daimler Coaches Recalls 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Buses Over Door Latch Defect
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Daimler Coaches North America is recalling 102 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider transit buses because a faulty door control valve may prevent doors from opening during an emergency.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) has issued a recall for certain 2026 Mercedes-Benz transit buses due to a defect in the door control system. The door control valve may fail to release the self-holding mechanism, which can prevent the door from opening.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 102 units in total. The following models are included:
- Make/Model: 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business
- Make/Model: 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium
What You Should Do
Daimler Coaches will replace the door control valve on affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558. The manufacturer's internal number for this recall is 72.40U26365A.
Why This Matters
A door that cannot be opened can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, significantly increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V063000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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