Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V189000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 50 affected units, FMVSS 404/RICON WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between march and december 2006. 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. 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.

Corrective Action

Girardin is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on may 18, 2007. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V189000

Manufacturer: Girardin Minibus Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 404/ricon wheel chair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 50

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07-016-RIU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain girardin school and commercial buses manufactured between march and december 2006. 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. 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.

Consequence Summary: 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: Girardin is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on may 18, 2007. owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 07V189000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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