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Vehicle recall 08V432000 · August 25, 2008

Thomas Built Buses C2, Fccc FS65 and 3 more models

The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, FS65, C2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between March 9, 2005 and February 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. 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 which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07E097). The recall began on November 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-537.CUSTOMERS may 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V432000
Reported to NHTSA
August 25, 2008
Filed by
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign
FL-537
Owner notification
November 26, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
1,046
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V432000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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