Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V134000 Reported March 24, 2008

Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Daimler Buses North America · N/A · 334 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V134000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
334
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 24, 2008

Defect Summary

Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses 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 installation 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Buses North America dealer and reference recall ID 08V134000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V134000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V134000?

NHTSA recall 08V134000 was issued by Daimler Buses North America on March 24, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 334 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Buses North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V134000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.