Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V194000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 2 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2005 guide xl school buses manufactured between june 2005 and january 2006 equipped with ricon's 1200, 2000, and 5500 series platform wheelchair lifts. the platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.

Corrective Action

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during june 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V194000
Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2006-06-01T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2005 guide xl school buses manufactured between june 2005 and january 2006 equipped with ricon's 1200, 2000, and 5500 series platform wheelchair lifts. the platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during june 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ygy7_ddi3_eeap
NHTSA ID: 06V194000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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