SPRINTER MINIBUS 2009: EQUIPMENT
| Make : SPRINTER | Model : MINIBUS | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2009-05-01 - 2010-11-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V325000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-08-06 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-07-19 | Date Added to Database: 2013-08-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Buses North America | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Buses North Carolina LLC "Daimler" is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Sprinter Mini-buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. |
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Consequence:
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire. |
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Remedy:
Daimler will notify owners and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2013. More information can be obtained by contacting Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin"wabtec.com. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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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 www.safercar.gov. |
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