Federal Coach 2006–2007 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled September 25, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V499000 · Federal Coach
Description
FEDERAL COACH IS RECALLING 5 MY 2006 FORD 158G, FORD 202G, AND MY 2006-2007 GMC 232 TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
What to do
FEDERAL COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR FEDERAL COACH AT 1-479-646-6800.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →