Les Entreprises M.corbeil | NHTSA Recall #07V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V054000 by Les Entreprises M.corbeil. Includes 42 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain corbeil minibus school, mfsab, and commercial buses manufactured between may 1 and september 26, 2006, equipped with ricon series 2000 or 5500 wheelchair lifts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied.

Corrective Action

Les entreprises (corbeil) is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall is expected to begin on or about february 22, 2007. owners can contact ricon corporation at 1-800-322-2884 or corbeil customer service at 1-888-439-3577 ext. 260.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V054000

Manufacturer: Les Entreprises M.corbeil

Report Received Date: 2007-02-15T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 42

Details

MFR Campaign Number: W0077

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain corbeil minibus school, mfsab, and commercial buses manufactured between may 1 and september 26, 2006, equipped with ricon series 2000 or 5500 wheelchair lifts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair lift 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 is lowered. either condition could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action: Les entreprises (corbeil) is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall is expected to begin on or about february 22, 2007. owners can contact ricon corporation at 1-800-322-2884 or corbeil customer service at 1-888-439-3577 ext. 260.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V054000

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