NHTSA Recall 13V325000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V325000; Date: Jul. 19, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Sprinter Mini-bus; 2008 Sprinter Mini-bus; 2009 Sprinter Mini-bus
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America
Affected Units:: 14
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 6, 2013
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