2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 RECALL - #07V135000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS-65, C2, HDX, AND EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 6 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT MODELS S2003, S2005, S2010, S5503, S5505, S5510, K2003, K2005, K2010, K5503, K5505, K5510. THE LIFTS INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE PLATFORM LIFT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
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| Vehicle |
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/6/2006 - 9/6/2006 |
| Recalled on |
3/23/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/6/2007 |
| # Affected |
329 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS-65, C2, HDX, AND EF SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 6 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT MODELS S2003, S2005, S2010, S5503, S5505, S5510, K2003, K2005, K2010, K5503, K5505, K5510. THE LIFTS INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE PLATFORM LIFT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. |
| Consequences |
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT. ALSO, ANYONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM COULD LOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE AND FALL, RESULTING IN INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 6, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-385-4357 OR CONTACT RICON AT 800-322-2884. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-492.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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