NHTSA Recall 08V474000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V474000; Date: Sep. 16, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Coach And Equipment Phoenix; 2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix; 2007 Coach And Equipment Phoenix
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Affected Units:: 594
Recall Summary:
Coach and equipment is recalling 594 my 2005-2007 phoenix paratransit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts for failing 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:
Coach and equipment is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321.
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 8, 2008
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