2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL RECALL - #06V191000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL |
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| Manufacturer |
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION |
| Manufactured between |
7/14/2005 - 8/30/2005 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/2006 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
9 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED. |
| Consequences |
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL BUS AT 574-262-2212 OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000. |
| 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 |
2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL Recall for SEATS
2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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