Defect Description For Recall
Certain My 2004-2007 Thomas Built Minotour, Fs65, Mvp-Ef, And Hdx Model School Buses, Manufactured Between June 16 And July 1, 2005, Equipped With Ricon Wheelchair Lifts. Cracks In The Lift Arms May Allow The Mechanism To Twist During Stowage, Preventing Closure Of The Safety Interlock Switches.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
MVP-EF
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V150000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Vehicle Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Ricon Is ConduCTIng This Recall (Please See 06E008000) And Will Replace The Two Vertical Arms Even If Only One Arm Is Cracked Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On May 30, 2006. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Support Dept. At 800-322-2884 Or Owners May Contact Thomas Bus Customer Support Office At 336-889-4871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050616
End Of Manufacture
20050701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45
Date Owners Notified
20060623
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20060503
Make Campaign Number
FL-473