Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #13V325000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V325000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2007-2009 sprinter mini-buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 14 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2009 sprinter mini-buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Daimler buses north carolina llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 sprinter mini-buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Daimler will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2013. more information can be obtained by contacting ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V325000
Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America
Report Received Date: 2013-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler buses north carolina llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 sprinter mini-buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Daimler will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on august 6, 2013. more information can be obtained by contacting ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ky2z.uniw~9mi3
NHTSA ID: 13V325000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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