NHTSA Recall 10V171000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V171000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 27, 2010 |
| Owner notification | August 6, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler bus north carolina (dbnc) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sprinter bus transit buses manufactured between march 2008 and july 2009 fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Dbnc is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on august 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V171000
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.