NHTSA Recall 09V412000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V412000; Date: Oct. 20, 2009
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Orion V; 2001 Orion V; 2002 Orion V; 2003 Orion V; 2004 Orion V; 2005 Orion V; 2006 Orion V; 2007 Orion V; 2008 Orion V
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 983
Recall Summary:
Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
How to Fix:
Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. Please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. The safety recall began on October 29, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
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: Oct 29, 2009
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