Recall 08V387000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2004-2008 SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 465 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V387000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA |
| Vehicles Affected | 465 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 465 MY 2004-2008 SPRINTER 2500 AND 3500 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." 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.
Safety Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR DAIMLER BUSES 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 | |
| 08V134000 | 2005 SPRINTER 3500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 334 | |
| 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 |