NHTSA Recall 09V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V038000; Date: Jan. 28, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Blue Bird A3ee 2803s; 2006 Blue Bird Bbcv 2610s; 2006 Chevrolet Express
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Obs, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2006 blue bird and Chevrolet express 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:
Obs 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 obs at 1-330-453-3725.
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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