Defect Description For Recall
Startrans Is Recalling 4,409 My 2004-2008 Senator And Candidate Shuttle Buses Built On Ford Or Chevrolet Chassis And 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
STARTRANS
Model Of Vehicle
CANDIDATE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
08V627000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Startrans 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 Startrans At 877-258-1392.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Startrans Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20080315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4409
Date Owners Notified
20081203
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Startrans Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20081201
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403