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2007-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Daimler Buses North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 27, 2010. It covers about 100 vehicles.

vehicles affected
100
reported
Apr 27, 2010
owners notified
Aug 6, 2010

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Daimler bus north carolina (dbnc) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sprinter bus transit buses manufactured between march 2008 and july 2009 fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Dbnc is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on august 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or dbnc at 1‑905‑403‑7807.

Recall number 10V171000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V171000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 10V171000, reported on April 27, 2010, covers about 100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V171000?

Dbnc is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on august 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or dbnc 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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