ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
— Recall Campaign #06V469000
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V469000
| Manufacturer: | STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 01, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V469000 |
| Units affected: | 8 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
- Consequeces:
- 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 AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED (PLEASE SEE 06E008). OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT BUS AT 800-348-7440 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.