Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 Tourrider Business and Premium buses over doors that may not open
The door control valve may not release the self holding mechanism, so a door may not open, which can prevent or delay passengers from getting out in an emergency and raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Daimler Coaches will replace the door control valve free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558 and cite recall number 72.40U26365A.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business, Tourrider Premium 2026
- Hazard
- A door that cannot be opened can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 51 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 2, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V063000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 72.40U26365A
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Defect
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2026 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transit buses. The door control valve may not release the self holding mechanism, preventing the door from opening.
- Consequence
- A door that cannot be opened can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Daimler Coaches will replace the door control valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is 72.40U26365A.
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