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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V430📅 Aug 25, 2008

2006–2008 Freightliner FS65 & 2006–2008 Thomas MVP EF + 3 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V430000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-536
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,419
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 26, 2008
Built
Mar 7, 2005 – May 27, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V430 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V430?

2006–2008 Freightliner FS65 & 2006–2008 Thomas MVP EF + 3 more. 1,419 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-267-3000.