Fccc FS65; Thomas MVP EF; Thomas Built Buses C2, HDX and 1 more (2006-2007): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V432000 · Aug 25, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
1,046
vehicles affected
1,046
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V432000
- Date
- Aug 25, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 1,046
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,250 MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, C2, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 9, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fccc | FS65 | 2006-2007 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 2006-2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses | C2 | 2006-2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2006-2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour | 2006-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V432000?
5 models: Fccc FS65 (2006-2007), Thomas MVP EF (2006-2007), Thomas Built Buses C2 (2006-2007) and 2 more, about 1,046 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V432000?
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.