U.s. Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #07V167000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V167000 by U.s. Bus Corporation. Includes 25 affected units, FMVSS 404/RICON WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 sturdibus and universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts. 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 which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

U.s. Bus is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on april 25, 2007. owners can contact u.s. Bus at 765-939-3984 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V167000

Manufacturer: U.s. Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2007-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 404/ricon wheel chair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 25

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2006 sturdibus and universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts. 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 which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

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: U.s. Bus is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on april 25, 2007. owners can contact u.s. Bus at 765-939-3984 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4e48.kab8~b957

NHTSA ID: 07V167000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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