2004-2008 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility
Daimler Buses North Carolina reported this safety recall on August 6, 2008. It covers about 465 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 465
- reported
- Aug 6, 2008
- owners notified
- Nov 21, 2008
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V387000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 08V387000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 equipment adaptive/mobility?
Yes. Recall 08V387000, reported on August 6, 2008, covers about 465 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V387000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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