NHTSA Recall 09V095000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V095000; Date: Mar. 20, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Eldorado Aeroelite; 2007 Eldorado Aeroelite; 2006 Eldorado Aerotech; 2007 Eldorado Aerotech; 2006 Glaval Primetime; 2007 Glaval Primetime; 2006 Glaval Titan; 2007 Glaval Titan; 2006 Glaval Universal; 2007 Glaval Universal
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Atlantic Bus Sales
Affected Units:: 42
Recall Summary:
Atlantic bus sales is recalling 42 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2006 and 2007 eldorado and glaval transit 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:
Atlantic bus sales 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 atlantic bus sales at 1-954-941-7722.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Jul 15, 2008
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