Recall 08V134000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2003-2007 SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 334 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V134000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA |
| Vehicles Affected | 334 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for SPRINTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V325000 | 2009 SPRINTER MINI-BUS | EQUIPMENT | 14 | |
| 11V323000 | 2011 SPRINTER 3500 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 47 | |
| 11V324000 | 2011 SPRINTER 2500 | SEATS | 47 | |
| 09V325000 | 2007 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 | |
| 08V387000 | 2007 SPRINTER 3500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 465 | |
| 08V173000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6 | |
| 07V095000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 29 | |
| 06V238000 | 2006 SPRINTER 3500 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 235 | |
| 04V600000 | 2005 SPRINTER 2500 | TIRES:VALVE | 23,000 | |
| 04V099000 | 2004 SPRINTER C3500 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 108 |