2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS RECALL - #09V038000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS SCHOOL BUSES. 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
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| Manufacturer |
OBS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/2009 |
| # Affected |
3 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS SCHOOL BUSES. 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. |
| Consequences |
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. |
| Corrective action |
OBS 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 OBS AT 1-330-453-3725. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 . |
| See also |
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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