NHTSA recall 12V148000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Daimler Sprinter Bus
Reported Apr 4, 201242 vehicles affectedDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The remedy
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.