Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #08V594000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V594000 by Elkhart Coach. Includes 9 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Elkhart coach is recalling 9 my 2005-2007 eci and ecii 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
Elkhart coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or elkhart coach at 1-574-264-5179.