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