Recall 13V325000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2007-2009 SPRINTER MINI-BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 14 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V325000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Buses North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 14 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected].
Related Recalls for SPRINTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |