Startrans Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10V203000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V203000 by Startrans Bus Corporation. Includes 183 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Startrans bus is recalling certain model year 2009 candidate, candidate ii, senator, senator hd, president, trolley, and senator ii transit buses manufactured from september 2007 through december 18, 2009, and fitted 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, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Startrans bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. 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 12, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans bus at 1-574-642-0811.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V203000

Manufacturer: Startrans Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2010-05-10T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up button

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 183

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 000314

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Startrans bus is recalling certain model year 2009 candidate, candidate ii, senator, senator hd, president, trolley, and senator ii transit buses manufactured from september 2007 through december 18, 2009, and fitted 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, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and 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: Startrans bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. 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 12, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans bus at 1-574-642-0811.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V203000

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Created At: 1742808662

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