NHTSA Recall 08V134000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 334 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V134000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 24, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V134000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.