NHTSA Recall 08V432000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,046 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the FCCC FS65.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V432000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-537 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 26, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, c2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. 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 which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-537.customers may 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 08V432000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC FS65 | 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses C2 | 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006, 2007 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 2006, 2007 |
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.