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2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Recalls

5 recalls Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #14V706000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
What Happened
The wheelchair lift in your vehicle has a crucial part called the platform side plate, which helps keep the lift stable. Over time, this plate can crack and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the platform side plate cracks, the lift platform could fall out when you open the door, putting you at risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a reinforcing bumper to prevent the platform from falling out, and if the platform has already started cracking, they'll replace it entirely — all at no cost to you. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Original — Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #08V663000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
SUNSET VANS INC.
What Happened
The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is a mechanism that helps you get in and out safely. In some 2005-2007 models, a sensor that detects weight on the lift might not work correctly, causing it to stow unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift starts moving while you're still on it, you could get seriously hurt, even seriously injured.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a corrected one, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 169 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
SUNSET VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #08V662000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
SUNSET VANS INC.
What Happened
The wheelchair lift on your vehicle is a platform that helps people with mobility issues get in and out of your van. It's controlled by a system that warns you if someone is too close to the lift.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, the lift could move unexpectedly while someone is using it, putting them at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a new one, free of charge. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair today.
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Original — What Happened
SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 267 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
SUNSET VANS 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 SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #08V526000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES
What Happened
The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps people get in and out safely. In some affected models, the lift might not detect the weight of a person or mobility aid, and could lower while someone is still on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift fails, it could lower unexpectedly while you're on it, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the wheelchair lift with a corrected version, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
MATTHEWS IS RECALLING 8 MY 1998 BLUEBIRD, MY 2004 FORD E450, MY 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUS, MY 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUS, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 5500, FREIGHTLINER AND DODGE SPRINTER TRUCKS, TRANSIT BUSES, AND SPECIALTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
MATTHEWS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MATTEWS SPECIALTY AT 336-297-9600.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #08V524000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
MATTHEWS SPECIALTY VEHICLES
What Happened
The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is an important system that helps people get in and out safely. It's like a mechanical platform that lifts a wheelchair or mobility aid into the bus.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift's warning system fails, it could move unexpectedly and injure the person using it. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will work with RICON to replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
MATTHEWS IS RECALLING 8 MY 1998 BLUEBIRD, MY 2004 FORD E450, MY 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES, MY 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUS, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 5500, FREIGHTLINER AND DODGE SPRINTER TRUCKS, TRANSIT BUSES, AND SPECIALTY VEHICLES 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
MATTHEWS 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 MATTHEWS SPECIALTY AT 336-297-9600.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?

This model year has 5 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #14V706000)

The wheelchair lift in your vehicle has a crucial part called the platform side plate, which helps keep the lift stable. Over time, this plate can crack and break. If the platform side plate cracks, the lift platform could fall out when you open the door, putting you at risk of getting hurt. Your dealer will install a reinforcing bumper to prevent the platform from falling out, and if the platform has already started cracking, they'll replace it entirely — all at no cost to you. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.

What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #08V663000)

The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is a mechanism that helps you get in and out safely. In some 2005-2007 models, a sensor that detects weight on the lift might not work correctly, causing it to stow unexpectedly. If the lift starts moving while you're still on it, you could get seriously hurt, even seriously injured. Your dealer will replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a corrected one, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the repair.

What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #08V662000)

The wheelchair lift on your vehicle is a platform that helps people with mobility issues get in and out of your van. It's controlled by a system that warns you if someone is too close to the lift. If the system fails, the lift could move unexpectedly while someone is using it, putting them at risk of injury. Your dealer will replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a new one, free of charge. Contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair today.

What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #08V526000)

The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps people get in and out safely. In some affected models, the lift might not detect the weight of a person or mobility aid, and could lower while someone is still on it. If the lift fails, it could lower unexpectedly while you're on it, putting you at risk of injury. Your dealer will replace the wheelchair lift with a corrected version, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.

What is the EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #08V524000)

The wheelchair lift in your vehicle is an important system that helps people get in and out safely. It's like a mechanical platform that lifts a wheelchair or mobility aid into the bus. If the lift's warning system fails, it could move unexpectedly and injure the person using it. This is a serious safety risk. Your dealer will work with RICON to replace the faulty wheelchair lift with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.