DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,160 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008.

Make / Models :           Model/Build 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
 
Manufacturer : DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date : AUG 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V430000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2160
Summary:
 DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,160 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.
Consequence:
 THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy:
 THOMAS BUILT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR THOMAS BUILT 1-336-889-4871. 
Notes:
 DAILMER TRUCKS' RECALL NO. FL-536. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.