NHTSA Recall 06V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V127000; Date: Apr. 24, 2006
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Champion Challenger; 2005 Champion Corporal; 2005 Champion Defender
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
How to Fix:
Champion is working with ricon to remedy these buses. The two lift arms will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 6, 2007
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