Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl | NHTSA Recall #07V095000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V095000 by Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl. Includes 29 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 interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.

Corrective Action

Daimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1-800-882-8054.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V095000

Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl

Report Received Date: 2007-03-13T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 29

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 interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. this could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

Corrective Action: Daimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1-800-882-8054.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-var8-wspu-gv79

NHTSA ID: 07V095000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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