Recall 08V-430: 2006–2008 FCCC FS65, 2006–2008 Thomas MVP EF and 3 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 25, 2008, covering about 1,419 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
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.
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall no. Fl-536.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
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V430000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC FS65 | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All 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-430?
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.
How is recall 08V-430 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.