Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V135000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V135000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 329 affected units, FMVSS 404/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510. the lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V135000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2007-03-23T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 404/ricon wheelchair lifts
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 329

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-492
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510. the lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence Summary: The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. 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: Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ichk.swuu_3ver
NHTSA ID: 07V135000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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