Texas Bus Sales | NHTSA Recall #08V656000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V656000 by Texas Bus Sales. Includes 13 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Texas bus is recalling 13 my 2005 turtle top terra transport, my 2006 eldorado aeroelite 290, my 2001 aerolite 210, my 2000 aerotech 200, and my 2005 aerotech 270 buses built on eldorado national - kansas 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

Texas bus 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 texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V656000
Manufacturer: Texas Bus Sales
Report Received Date: 2008-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Texas bus is recalling 13 my 2005 turtle top terra transport, my 2006 eldorado aeroelite 290, my 2001 aerolite 210, my 2000 aerotech 200, and my 2005 aerotech 270 buses built on eldorado national - kansas 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: Texas bus 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 texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-hu8x-rcjd-excj
NHTSA ID: 08V656000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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