NHTSA campaign 06V129000
GOSHEN COACH recall 06V129000
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE VERTICAL ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.
Reported 04/24/2006
What can happen
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Repair
GOSHEN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. RICON WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL ARMS THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECTIVE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR GOSHEN AT 1-800-326-2062.
Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.