Daimler · United States · Mod
Daimler Sprinter Bus: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Affects Daimler Sprinter Bus · 2008–2009 — about 42 vehicles.
The hazard
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
What to do
DAIMLER IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER AT 1-800-882-8054.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational