Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V432000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V432000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 1,046 affected units, FMVSS 404/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on november 26, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V432000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 404/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,046

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-537

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on november 26, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V432000

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Created At: 1742808662

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