Daimler Sprinter Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Restraint Belt Defect
Daimler is recalling 2007-2009 Sprinter buses with Ricon lifts because the restraint belt may not latch fully, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the restraint belt may fail to latch, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Buses North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Sprinter Bus transit buses manufactured between March 2008 and July 2009. These vehicles are fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. The recall affects 100 vehicles.
The restraint belt on these lifts is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon discovered that the operator can insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the belt appears latched, but the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, potentially causing injury.
Ricon will perform the remedy for this campaign, which began on August 6, 2010. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Daimler Buses North America at 1-905-403-7807.
The recalled product
- Product
- DAIMLER SPRINTER BUS
- Brand
- DAIMLER
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 100
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SPRINTER BUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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