The 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.
The risk
A door that cannot be opened can prevent or delay passengers from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium | 2026 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2026
8 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Daimler Coaches North America filed 11 campaigns in all.
| 26V481000 24 Jul 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V408000 26 Jun 2026 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 26V407000 26 Jun 2026 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 26V134000 6 Mar 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V102000 20 Feb 2026 | Orange EV |
| 26V072000 6 Feb 2026 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 26V023000 20 Jan 2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026