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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V148000

2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus | 2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published April 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 4, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V148000, published April 5, 2012 and initiated April 4, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Buses North America; 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus | 2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DAIMLER
Model
SPRINTER BUS
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Lot
2008 DAIMLER SPRINTER BUS | 2009 DAIMLER SPRINTER BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus | 2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V148000 on April 5, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DAIMLER. Model: SPRINTER BUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)