NHTSA Recall 08V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V155000; Date: Apr. 7, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Glaval Apollo
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Glaval Bus Division
Affected Units:: 466
Recall Summary:
Glaval bus is recalling 466 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on may 10, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.
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: May 10, 2008
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