Prevost Car (us) Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V117000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V117000 by Prevost Car (us) Inc.. Includes 280 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Prevost has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

Corrective Action

Prevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact prevost technical publications at 1-418-831-5432 x 235 or by email at dominique.gagnon@volvo.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V117000

Manufacturer: Prevost Car (us) Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-03-24T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/interlock belt

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 280

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR10-19

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Prevost has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

Corrective Action: Prevost coach is working with ricon and prevost will be handling the remedy for this campaign through safety recall (sr10-19). prevost will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the recall began on june 14, 2010. owners may contact prevost technical publications at 1-418-831-5432 x 235 or by email at dominique.gagnon@volvo.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V117000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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