Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #07V046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V046000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 315 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, 'platform lift systems for motor vehicles.' the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.

Corrective Action

Eldorado national is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or eldorado national at 1-785-827-1033, ext. 412.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V046000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas

Report Received Date: 2007-02-12T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 315

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, 'platform lift systems for motor vehicles.' the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. a person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. either condition could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action: Eldorado national is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or eldorado national at 1-785-827-1033, ext. 412.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e77w_u7p3-2n7m

NHTSA ID: 07V046000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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