Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #08V134000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V134000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 334 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Corrective Action

Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V134000
Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America
Report Received Date: 2008-03-24T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 334

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4g9w-pknd_2f2v
NHTSA ID: 08V134000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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