Recall 08V-432: 2006–2007 FCCC FS65, 2006–2007 Thomas MVP EF and 3 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 25, 2008, covering about 1,046 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
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.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-537.customers may 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 | 08V432000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC FS65 | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses HDX | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006, 2007 | 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-432?
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."
How is recall 08V-432 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.