2008 Sprinter 3500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Sprinter 3500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V387000Aug 6, 2008465 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment adaptive/mobility
  Covers: Sprinter 3500 2004–2008, 2500 2004–2008

  Reported issue: 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…

  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.

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