Maxon Lift Corp. | NHTSA Recall #06E079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E079000 by Maxon Lift Corp.. Includes 197 affected units, FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain maxon wheelchair lifts, model wl-7 and wl-7a, p/nos 266700-05, 266700-07, 266700-08, 268000-03, and 268000-04, manufactured between april 1, 2005, and may 20, 2006, installed as original equipment on various buses and sold as replacement equipment. bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of buses that had the lifts installed as original equipment and maxon will notify owners of the replacement lifts. the recall began on may 23, 2007. owners may contact maxon at 562-404-6727.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E079000

Manufacturer: Maxon Lift Corp.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/wheelchair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 197

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain maxon wheelchair lifts, model wl-7 and wl-7a, p/nos 266700-05, 266700-07, 266700-08, 268000-03, and 268000-04, manufactured between april 1, 2005, and may 20, 2006, installed as original equipment on various buses and sold as replacement equipment. bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence Summary: The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Corrective Action: The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of buses that had the lifts installed as original equipment and maxon will notify owners of the replacement lifts. the recall began on may 23, 2007. owners may contact maxon at 562-404-6727.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06E079000

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