Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Lift-U Wheelchair Lifts, It Is Possible For A Person To Wedge Their Feet Under The Solid Bar Barrier Linkage.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
V
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
07V024000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
While Sitting In A Wheelchair, A Person With No Shoes And Who Does Not Have Control Of Their Feet Could Twist Their Feet And Get Them Forced Under The Linkage Which Could Result In An Injury.
Fix Defect
Daimlerchrysler Commercial Is Working With Lift-U To Repair These Buses (Please See 06E-093). Owners Will Receive A Free Repair Kit Along With Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Lift-U At 209-838-2400 Or Orion Bus At 905-403-7807.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Commercial Buses Na
Start Of Manufacture
19871101
End Of Manufacture
19980430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3637
Date Owners Notified
20070101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20070201