Recall 09V018000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2006-2006 IC RE
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V018000 |
| Manufacturer | RIVERS BUS SALES |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
RIVERS BUS SALES IS RECALLING 2 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 IC CE AND RE SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN 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.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
RIVERS BUS SALES 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 RIVERS BUS SALES AT 1-904-783-0313.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V772000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 271 | |
| 14V780000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 250 | |
| 13V320000 | 2012 IC RESB | SEATS | 662 | |
| 12V473000 | 2008 IC 3200IM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,168 | |
| 12V479000 | 2007 IC 3200IM | PARKING BRAKE | 381 | |
| 12V015000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 338 | |
| 10V265000 | 2006 IC RE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4,131 | |
| 10V267000 | 2005 IC SFC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2,085 | |
| 10V104000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 87 | |
| 10V103000 | 2005 IC CE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5,016 |