NHTSA Recall 08V430000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,419 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the FCCC FS65.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V430000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-536 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 26, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, 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 installations 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
Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or thomas built 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall no. Fl-536.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 08V430000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC FS65 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.