NHTSARecalled Feb 7, 2006 · #06V034000
WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY/CHAMP
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME. SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
Product details
- Product
- WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY/CHAMP
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.