International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V224000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 727 affected units, FMVSS 403/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2007 and 2008 international school and commercial buses manufactured between january 20 and september 28, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts . the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

International is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on july 20, 2007. owners can contact ricon at 818-267-3012 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V224000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-06-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/ricon wheelchair lift

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 727

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07508

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2007 and 2008 international school and commercial buses manufactured between january 20 and september 28, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts . the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, 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: International is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall began on july 20, 2007. owners can contact ricon at 818-267-3012 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4qyj.7bxj-jefj

NHTSA ID: 07V224000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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