Recall 08V387000: 2004–2008 Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 6, 2008

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north carolina

Potentially affected

465vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

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 is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." 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.

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Sprinter 25001 complaints
• 2005 Sprinter 25003 complaints
• 2006 Sprinter 25004 complaints
• 2007 Sprinter 25002 complaints
• 2008 Sprinter 25000 complaints
• 2004 Sprinter 35002 complaints
• 2005 Sprinter 350014 complaints
• 2006 Sprinter 350021 complaints
• 2007 Sprinter 35001 complaints
• 2008 Sprinter 35006 complaints