NHTSA Recall 07V172000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V172000; Date: Apr. 20, 2007
While sitting in a wheel chair, a person with no shoes who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Nabi 416; 1994 Nabi 416; 1995 Nabi 416; 1996 Nabi 416; 1993 Nabi 436; 1994 Nabi 436; 1995 Nabi 436; 1996 Nabi 436
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 846
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
How to Fix:
Lift-u is conducting this recall (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2007. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or nabi at 256-831-4296.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also 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: Apr 24, 2007
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