Startrans Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V626000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V626000 by Startrans Bus Corporation. Includes 4,409 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Startrans is recalling 4,409 my 2004-2008 senator and candidate shuttle buses built on ford or chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Corrective Action

Startrans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans at 877-258-1392.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V626000
Manufacturer: Startrans Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2008-12-01T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 4,409

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Startrans is recalling 4,409 my 2004-2008 senator and candidate shuttle buses built on ford or chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Startrans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans at 877-258-1392.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wcxi_sz4c_btkk
NHTSA ID: 08V626000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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