Daimler Coaches North America: Safety Recalls in 2005
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by Daimler Coaches North America in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
May 17, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FMVSS 101/PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP
CERTAIN (36-58 PASSENGER) MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES IN GREEN AND NOT RED, WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
NHTSA ID: 05V228000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 317
Consequence Summary:
ILLUMINATION IN RED IS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP FROM GREEN TO RED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT
ON CERTAIN 36-58 PASSENGER MOTOR COACHES, THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD MAY ILLUMINATE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
NHTSA ID: 05V229000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 317
Consequence Summary:
THE DRIVER MAY MISINTERPRET THE SIGNAL AND WRONGLY ASSUME THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL UNAWARE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTRACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No