New York Bus Sales, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V644000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V644000 by New York Bus Sales, Llc. Includes 1 affected units, ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a ford school bus, model e450. the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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

New york bus sales 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 new york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V644000

Manufacturer: New York Bus Sales, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-12-05T00:00:00

Subject: Anti-stow interlock/fmvss 404/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a ford school bus, model e450. the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: New york bus sales 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 new york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ucwh.vcdx-p9yd

NHTSA ID: 08V644000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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