NHTSA Recall 08V524000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Bluebird TC2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V524000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 8, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built buses, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles 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
Matthews 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 matthews specialty at 336-297-9600.
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 08V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bluebird TC2000 | 1998 |
| Chevrolet 5500 | 2007 |
| Dodge Sprinter | 2007 |
| Ford E450 | 2004 |
| Freightliner Book Mobile | 2007 |
| International Bus | 2006 |
| Thomas Built Bus | 2005, 2006 |
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.