NHTSA Recall 08V600000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V600000; Date: Nov. 19, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Diamond Coach VIP; 2006 Diamond Coach VIP; 2007 Diamond Coach VIP
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Diamond Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 66
Recall Summary:
Diamond coach is recalling 66 my 2005-2007 vip motor coaches 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:
Diamond 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 diamond coach at 1-620-795-2191.
Recall Notes:
Diamond coach recall no. Ric-08. 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: Dec 17, 2008
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