NHTSA Recall 08V592000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V592000; Date: Nov. 14, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Elkhart ECI; 2006 Elkhart ECI; 2007 Elkhart ECI; 2005 Elkhart Ecii; 2006 Elkhart Ecii; 2007 Elkhart Ecii
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Elkhart Coach
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
Elkhart coach is recalling 63 my 2005-2007 eci and ecii shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles 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:
Elkhart coach 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 elkhart coach at 1-574-264-5179.
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: Nov 21, 2008
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