- The problem
- Daimler is recalling certain 2008-2009 daimler sprinter mini-buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2012 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2007 has 0 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sprinter Bus year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Daimler bus north carolina (dbnc) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sprinter bus transit buses manufactured between march 2008 and july 2009 fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
- The risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
- The fix
- Dbnc is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on august 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Takata recall. Since there is no known date that the parts will be in to complete the recall on my takata driver and passenger airbags, is it possible to have the airbags deactivated? I do not desire to drive around with a "bomb" pointed at my face, and I am a diligent user of seatbelt and shoulder harness systems. My sprinter rv has been sitting in my driveway, unusable since this recall came out. Thank you for consideration. *Tr
Daimler Sprinter Bus: every year compared
All Sprinter Bus yearsQuestions about the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus
Does the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus: equipment adaptive / mobility (April 2012); equipment adaptive / mobility (April 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 15, 2016 and the latest on June 15, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Daimler Sprinter Bus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data