West Coach Corporation | NHTSA Recall #09V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V065000 by West Coach Corporation. Includes 83 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

West coach is recalling 83 my 2006-2008 buses 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 on 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

West coach 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 west coach at 909-464-1025.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V065000
Manufacturer: West Coach Corporation
Report Received Date: 2009-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 83

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: West coach is recalling 83 my 2006-2008 buses 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 on 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: West coach 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 west coach at 909-464-1025.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-uiyr.aq6n_fgvh
NHTSA ID: 09V065000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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