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2006-2008 Fccc FS65, Thomas MVP Ef and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on August 25, 2008. It covers about 1,419 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,419
reported
Aug 25, 2008
owners notified
Nov 26, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, 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 installations 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.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or thomas built 1‑336‑889‑4871.

Recall number 08V430000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V430000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Fccc FS65, Thomas MVP Ef and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V430000, reported on August 25, 2008, covers about 1,419 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V430000?

Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or thomas built 1‑336‑889‑4871.

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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