Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V040000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 398 affected units, PLASTIC ZIP TIES/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and november 1, 2006, equipped with a wheelchair lift option. plastic zip ties found around the wheelchair lift interlock switches may prevent the switch from operating, defeating the interlock function allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift still deployed.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and inspect the buses. any plastic ties found on the switches will be removed. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V040000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Plastic zip ties/wheelchair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 398

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-490

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and november 1, 2006, equipped with a wheelchair lift option. plastic zip ties found around the wheelchair lift interlock switches may prevent the switch from operating, defeating the interlock function allowing the vehicle to be driven with the lift still deployed.

Consequence Summary: Moving the vehicle with the lift deployed could cause injury to bystanders or a crash.

Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify owners and inspect the buses. any plastic ties found on the switches will be removed. the recall began on may 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pyeq.adgz.ttzu

NHTSA ID: 07V040000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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