Recall 08V134000: 2003, 2005–2007 Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 24, 2008

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north carolina

Potentially affected

334vehicles

Model years

2003, 2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Sprinter 25003 complaints
• 2006 Sprinter 25004 complaints
• 2003 Sprinter 35002 complaints
• 2005 Sprinter 350014 complaints
• 2006 Sprinter 350021 complaints
• 2007 Sprinter 35001 complaints