2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 RECALL - #06V150000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, MVP-EF, AND HDX MODEL SCHOOL BUSES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JULY 1, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. CRACKS IN THE LIFT ARMS MAY ALLOW THE MECHANISM TO TWIST DURING STOWAGE, PREVENTING CLOSURE OF THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/16/2005 - 7/1/2005 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/2006 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/23/2006 |
| # Affected |
45 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, MVP-EF, AND HDX MODEL SCHOOL BUSES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND JULY 1, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. CRACKS IN THE LIFT ARMS MAY ALLOW THE MECHANISM TO TWIST DURING STOWAGE, PREVENTING CLOSURE OF THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE 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. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-473.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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