Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #10V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V128000 by Elkhart Coach. Includes 41 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain transit buses 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

Elkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on july 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V128000

Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

Report Received Date: 2010-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/interlock belt

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 41

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain transit buses 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: Elkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on july 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V128000

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