Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Is Recalling Certain 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Mini-Buses Equipped With Braun Century-2 And Vista-2 Wheelchair Lifts. Over Time And With Frequent Use, The Roll Stop Latches On The Outer Barrier May Become Bent Or Misaligned.
Make Of Vehicle
DAIMLER
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER BUS
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V148000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Wheelchair Occupant May Defeat Or Ride Over The Insufficiently Latched Roll Stop. If This Occurs When The Lift Platform Is In An Elevated Position, The Wheelchairøs Occupant Could Fall And Sustain Injury.
Fix Defect
Daimler Is Working With Braun To Notify Owners, And 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
20120419
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Date Report Received
20120404