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2006-2007 Thomas Built Buses C2, Thomas Built Buses Ef and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on March 23, 2007. It covers about 329 vehicles.

vehicles affected
329
reported
Mar 23, 2007
owners notified
Aug 6, 2007

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510. The lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Risk
The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800‑385‑4357 or contact ricon at 800‑322‑2884.

Recall number 07V135000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V135000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Thomas Built Buses C2, Thomas Built Buses Ef and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 07V135000, reported on March 23, 2007, covers about 329 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V135000?

Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800‑385‑4357 or contact ricon at 800‑322‑2884.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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