OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS
— Recall Campaign #09V038000
OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09V038000
| Manufacturer: | OBS, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 28, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09V038000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
- Consequeces:
- THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
- Corrective action:
- OBS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR OBS AT 1-330-453-3725.
- 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 .