CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1
— Recall Campaign #06V151000
CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005, AND FEBRUARY 16, 2006. THE FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 87 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V151000
| Manufacturer: | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 02, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V151000 |
| Units affected: | 87 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005, AND FEBRUARY 16, 2006. THE FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
- Consequeces:
- THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE DURING OPERATION AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS OR BYSTANDERS.
- Corrective action:
- THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE LIFTS BY ADDING REINFORCEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.
- Notes:
- FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-474.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.