The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V325000·Announced 2013-07-19

Daimler Recalls 2007-2009 Sprinter Mini-Buses with Ricon Wheelchair Lifts

Daimler is recalling 2007-2009 Sprinter Mini-buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts because an armored cable may not clear the lift, posing a fire risk.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Buses North America is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Sprinter Mini-buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift that includes an optional armored pendant cable. The recall addresses a defect where the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

If the cable does not clear the lift, it may contact the power lug. If the cable does not have a nonconductive cover, or if the cover is improperly installed, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Owners will be notified by Daimler, and Ricon will send a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SPRINTER MINI-BUS
Brand
SPRINTER
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Category
Vehicle — Mini-Bus
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • MINI-BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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