EquipmentRecall 13V-325 · 2007–2009 Sprinter Mini-bus
Daimler Buses North America recall 13V-325 covers 14 2007–2009 Sprinter Mini-bus for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V325000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2007 to November 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Wheelchair Lift Cable May Short CircuitNHTSA