Recall 08V-134: 2005–2006 Sprinter 2500, 2003, 2005–2007 Sprinter 3500

DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 24, 2008, covering about 334 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-134
Report date
Mar 24, 2008
Vehicles affected
334
Owners notified
Jan 30, 2009

The problem

Daimler buses of north carolina (Dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses 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 installation 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.

The risk

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

The fix

Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V134000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sprinter 25002005, 2006All years
Sprinter 35002003, 2005, 2006, 2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-134?

Daimler buses of north carolina (Dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses 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 installation 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.

How is recall 08V-134 fixed?

Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.