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Vehicle recall 07V135000 · March 23, 2007

Thomas Built Buses C2, EF and 3 more models

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…

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Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-492.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V135000
Reported to NHTSA
March 23, 2007
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-492
Owner notification
August 6, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
329
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 07V135000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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