2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER BUS Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Bus has 2 recalls, both involving wheelchair lift equipment that can fail to secure occupants during boarding or transport. On vehicles fitted with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier can bend or misalign over time, allowing a wheelchair to ride over the barrier rather than being held in place. On vehicles equipped with Ricon public use lifts, the restraint belt that is meant to prevent lift movement until the buckle is fully engaged can allow the lift to move with the belt unlatched, putting the user at risk of injury during the lifting cycle.