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2006-2007 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 1,046 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,046
reported
Aug 25, 2008
owners notified
Nov 26, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. 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 which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or thomas built at 1‑336‑889‑4871.

Recall number 08V432000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V432000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Fccc FS65, Thomas MVP Ef and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V432000, reported on August 25, 2008, covers about 1,046 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V432000?

Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or thomas built at 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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