NHTSA Recall 08V594000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V594000; Date: Nov. 14, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow 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:: 9
Recall Summary:
Elkhart coach is recalling 9 my 2005-2007 eci and ecii buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles. " the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
How to Fix:
Elkhart coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). 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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