Fccc FS65; Thomas MVP EF; Thomas Built Buses C2, HDX and 1 more (2006-2008): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V430000 · Aug 25, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
1,419
vehicles affected
1,419
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V430000
- Date
- Aug 25, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 1,419
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,419 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 7, 2005 AND MAY 27, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
What can happen
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THOMAS BUILT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR THOMAS BUILT 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fccc | FS65 | 2006-2008 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 2006-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | C2 | 2006-2007 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2006-2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour | 2006-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V430000?
5 models: Fccc FS65 (2006-2008), Thomas MVP EF (2006-2008), Thomas Built Buses C2 (2006-2007) and 2 more, about 1,419 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V430000?
THOMAS BUILT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR THOMAS BUILT 1-336-889-4871.
What can happen?
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE 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.