NHTSA Recall 08V321000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V321000; Date: Jul. 15, 2008
Injury could occur to the lift user.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Thomas Built Buses FS65
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling 5 my 2006 thomas built fs-65 school buses manufactured between June 1 and June 8, 2006, equipped with maxon wheelchair lifts. Bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles. "
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on August 27, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-533. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 27, 2008
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