Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #18V611000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V611000 by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.. Affecting 2013-2014 coach and equipment condor lt, 2013-2017 phoenix and metro lite and 2015 pegasus transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts Includes 121 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2014 coach and equipment condor lt, 2013-2017 phoenix and metro lite and 2015 pegasus transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts

Defect Summary

Coach and equipment mfg corp. (coach and equipment) is recalling certain 2013-2014 coach and equipment condor lt, 2013-2017 phoenix and metro lite and 2015 pegasus transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

Corrective Action

Coach and equipment has notified owners, and ricon servicing dealers will replace the input cam, free of charge. the recall began september 27, 2018. owners may contact coach and equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing the ricon at admin18e044@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V611000
Report Received Date: 2018-09-11T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Coach and equipment mfg corp. (coach and equipment) is recalling certain 2013-2014 coach and equipment condor lt, 2013-2017 phoenix and metro lite and 2015 pegasus transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Coach and equipment has notified owners, and ricon servicing dealers will replace the input cam, free of charge. the recall began september 27, 2018. owners may contact coach and equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing the ricon at admin18e044@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5bz6_5nut_wjd2
NHTSA ID: 18V611000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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