NHTSA Recall 08V673000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V673000; 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:: 30
Recall Summary:
Kingmor supply, inc. , is recalling 30 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 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:
Kingmor supply 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 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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