Vehicle recall 07V167000 · April 18, 2007
US Bus Sturdibus and Universe
Certain my 2006 sturdibus and universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain my 2006 sturdibus and universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts. 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 which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
- Consequence
- 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
- U.S. Bus is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06E101). The recall began on April 25, 2007. Owners can contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-3984 or ricon at 800-322-2884.
- Notes
- 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
- 07V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 2007
- Filed by
- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- US Bus Sturdibus (2006): 2006
- US Bus Universe (2006): 2006
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