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NHTSARecalled Apr 24, 2006 · #06V129000

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE VERTICAL ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. 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.

Product details

Product
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
GOSHEN COACH
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

GOSHEN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. RICON WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL ARMS THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECTIVE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR GOSHEN AT 1-800-326-2062.

View the official CPSC notice