Daimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sprinter Buses with Wheelchair Lift Defect
Daimler is recalling 2008-2009 Sprinter mini-buses with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, risking occupant falls.
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 structural defect in a vehicle safety component (wheelchair lift) that poses a risk of injury to occupants, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Buses North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter mini-buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The recall addresses a defect where the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use.
If the latches are insufficiently secured, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Daimler is working with Braun to notify owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-882-8054 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DAIMLER SPRINTER BUS
- Brand
- DAIMLER
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Bus
- Affected units
- 42
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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