Chance 1992–1993 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled May 17, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V084000 · Chance
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER MAY ALLOW THE POWERED WHEELCHAIR TO FALL OFF THE LIFT PAD, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANT.
Remedy
CHANGE THE WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINING BARRIER SO THAT WHEEL CHAIRS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ROLL OVER THE EDGE.
Units
248 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL POWERED, RUBBER TIRE STREET CARS, 24,OOO LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT EQUIPPED WITH A MOBILE-TECH, MODEL 3213, WHEEL CHAIR STEP LIFT. THE PASSIVE STEP LIFT'S BARRIER WHICH KEEPS A WHEEL CHAIR AND ITS OCCUPANT FROM ROLLING OFF THE LIFT PAD FAILS WHEN HIT BY A POWERED WHEEL CHAIR.
What to do
CHANGE THE WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINING BARRIER SO THAT WHEEL CHAIRS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ROLL OVER THE EDGE.
Product
Chance VS-24
Manufacturer(s)
CHANCE COACH, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →