Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V131000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 223 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP FUNCTION SWITCH, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Champion bus has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and february 2010, 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

Champion bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. 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. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800- 322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V131000

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

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

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up function switch

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 223

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Champion bus has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008-2010 buses manufactured between september 2007 and february 2010, 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: Champion bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. 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. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V131000

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Created At: 1742808662

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