NHTSA Recall 10V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V144000; Date: Apr. 12, 2010
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Glaval Apollo; 2007 Glaval Concorde Ii; 2007 Glaval Titan; 2008 Glaval Titan; 2009 Glaval Titan; 2010 Glaval Titan; 2007 Glaval Titan Ii; 2008 Glaval Titan Ii; 2009 Glaval Titan Ii; 2010 Glaval Titan Ii; 2007 Glaval Universal; 2008 Glaval Universal; 2009 Glaval Universal; 2010 Glaval Universal; 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo; 2009 Glaval Bus Apollo; 2010 Glaval Bus Apollo; 2008 Glaval Bus Concorde Ii; 2009 Glaval Bus Concorde Ii; 2010 Glaval Bus Concorde Ii
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Glaval Bus Division
Affected Units:: 132
Recall Summary:
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between October 2007 through December 2009, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" switch be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
How to Fix:
Glaval bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on April 26, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or glaval bus at 1-800-322-2884.
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: Apr 26, 2010
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