Recall 12V148 affects 42 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus vehicles with bent wheelchair-lift roll-stop latches. Repair is free at any franchised Daimler dealer.
Daimler is recalling 42 2008-2009 Sprinter Bus mini-buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches on the outer barrier can bend or move out of alignment. An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the barrier on an elevated lift platform, and the Daimler dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on a 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus is the platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair user between the ground and the bus floor. Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lifts use an outer barrier at the platform edge. That barrier has roll stop latches, which are small locking pieces meant to hold the barrier in the right position while the lift is in use.
On affected Sprinter Bus mini-buses, frequent lift use bends the roll stop latches or pushes them out of alignment. Once the latch is bent or misaligned, the outer barrier no longer locks the way it was designed to lock. The problem is mechanical wear at the latch, not a normal service adjustment an owner should ignore.
There is no warning sign before failure. An attendant inspecting the lift can look for a bent latch or barrier that does not line up correctly, but the recall does not list a driver warning light, sound, or dashboard message.
Who's affected?
The same adaptive/mobility equipment component is listed for both the 2008 and 2009 model years.
| 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 42 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant ride over or defeat the stop while the lift platform is raised. That creates a fall and injury risk. Stop using the lift if the roll stop will not latch firmly. Repair will be free at any franchised Daimler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-882-8054 to confirm the current repair path for the Braun wheelchair-lift roll stop latch issue.
- Reference recall number 12V148 when you call or speak with the dealer.
- Bring the Daimler owner notice mailed on April 19, 2012, if you have it.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the roll stop latch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Daimler said the safety recall began on April 19, 2012. At the dealer, a Daimler technician repairs the wheelchair lift concern free of charge, focused on the outer barrier roll stop latches that become bent or misaligned with use. The filing does not list a more detailed repair procedure, so ask the service desk what lift repair steps apply to your Sprinter Bus before the work starts. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 4, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 19, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V148?
Recall 12V148 covers 42 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or move out of alignment, and Daimler dealers will repair the affected vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V148. If it is, contact a franchised Daimler dealer to schedule the free repair. Reference recall number 12V148 when you call, and ask the service desk about the Braun wheelchair lift.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Daimler dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2012.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fall injury to a wheelchair occupant. If the outer barrier roll stop is not fully latched while the lift platform is elevated, the wheelchair occupant can defeat or ride over the barrier and fall.
What if I bought this Daimler Sprinter Bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008-2009 Daimler Sprinter Bus is included, then give recall number 12V148 to the Daimler dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V148000 |
|---|---|
| Daimler customer service | 1-800-882-8054 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V148 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V148000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →