Mercedes-benz Tourrider Premium recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 5, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Coaches North America recalls 2022–2025 Mercedes-benz Tourrider Premium, Tourrider Business

Recall number

25V144000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 162 units

Why it was recalled

Without a fixate stop bracket, the backrest may fold forward during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transits buses. The fixate stop bracket on the driver's seat backrest may not be installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Daimler Coaches will inspect the driver's seat and install a fixate stop as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 91.10T25237A.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.