Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V061000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 83 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/INNER BARRIER LOCK/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

Champion bus is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V061000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift/inner barrier lock/ricon/fmvss 403
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 83

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: Champion bus is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or champion bus at 1-800-331-5761.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-tckk_jte7-hr38
NHTSA ID: 07V061000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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