Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach Is Recalling 9 My 2005-2007 Eci And Ecii 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
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
ECII
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V594000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Elkhart Coach Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Elkhart Coach At 1-574-264-5179.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20081121
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20081114
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403