NHTSA Recall 93V209000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V209000; Date: Dec. 8, 1993
If the abrupt stop happens while the vehicle is intraffic, an accident involving following vehicles can occur. Also, passengersin the vehicle can be injured.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Sunline Power Unit; 1993 Sunline Power Unit
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Chance Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 222
Recall Summary:
The vehicle operators are not aware that the wheelchair hydraulic system needs to be cycled on a daily basis to insure that the pressure required to hold it in the stowed position has not bled off. If the hydraulic pressure is not sufficient to hold the platform in the stowed position and the vehicle makes a left turn, the lift can move. The movement causes the brake interlock to activate, abruptly stopping the vehicle.
How to Fix:
A decal instructing the operators of the vehicle to cycle the hydraulic lift system daily will be sent to the owners for installation on the engine cover.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; wheel chair lift. Vehicle description: specialty vehicle, people mover, equipped with a riconmodel s-2000 platform-type wheelchair lift. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chance coach service center at 1-316-942-7411. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 1994
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