Coach And Equipment Phoenix (2005) – 08V475000

Defect Description For Recall

Coach And Equipment Is Recalling 335 My 2005-2006 Phoenix Paratransit Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For 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.

Make Of Vehicle

COACH AND EQUIPMENT

Model Of Vehicle

PHOENIX

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

08V475000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.

Fix Defect

Coach And Equipment Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-800-322-2884 Or Coach And Equipment At 1-315-536-2321.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

20050401

End Of Manufacture

20061231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

335

Date Owners Notified

20080818

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.

Date Report Received

20080916

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

403