2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business, 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium recall: Defective Door Control Valve May Prevent Door from Opening
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 4, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
51 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business, 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium.
- Compared with
Daimler Coaches North America has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
12 earlier NHTSA recalls by Daimler Coaches North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 5, 2025 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Driver's Seat Backrest Malfunction/FMVSS 207, 210 (agency record)
- April 18, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- Feb. 23, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403 (agency record)
- Dec. 22, 2023 Daimler Coaches North America recall: 120-Volt Passenger Outlets May Detach (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business 2026
- Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Coaches North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 51 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 72.40U26365A |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record