NHTSA Recall 08V669000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V669000; Date: Dec. 17, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Cable Car Trolley Bus; 2007 Cable Car Trolley Bus
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Great American Trolley Co.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Great american trolley is recalling 5 my 2006-2007 cable car trolley 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 system accessible 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:
Great american trolley 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 great american trolley at 1-800-422-8366.
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: Oct 1, 2008
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