NHTSA Recall 07V224000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V224000; Date: Jun. 1, 2007
The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 IC Besb; 2008 IC Besb; 2007 IC Cecb; 2008 IC Cecb; 2007 IC Cesb; 2008 IC Cesb; 2007 IC Fesb; 2008 IC Fesb; 2007 IC Resb; 2008 IC Resb
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 727
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2007 and 2008 International school and commercial buses manufactured between January 20 and September 28, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts . The lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
How to Fix:
International is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). The recall began on July 20, 2007. Owners can contact ricon at 818-267-3012 or International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 07508. 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: Jul 20, 2007
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