Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #08V475000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V475000 by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.. Includes 335 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Coach and equipment is recalling 335 my 2005-2006 phoenix paratransit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Corrective Action

Coach and equipment is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V475000

Manufacturer: Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.

Report Received Date: 2008-09-16T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 335

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Coach and equipment is recalling 335 my 2005-2006 phoenix paratransit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Coach and equipment is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dnmp~w8m5_msrf

NHTSA ID: 08V475000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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