Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #10V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V130000 by Elkhart Coach. Includes 200 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP FUNCTION SWITCH, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain transit buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Elkhart coach will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. 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: 10V130000

Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

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

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up function switch

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain transit buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Elkhart coach will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. 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: 10V130000

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