NHTSA Recall 08V672000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V672000; Date: Dec. 17, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 IC Cesb; 2006 IC Cesb; 2007 IC Cesb; 2008 IC Cesb
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Kingmor Supply, Inc.
Affected Units:: 114
Recall Summary:
Kingmor supply, inc. , is recalling 114 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. 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:
Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.
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 14, 2009
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