Defect Description For Recall
West Coach Is Recalling 83 My 2006-2008 Ce Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift System Accessible For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
WEST COACH
Model Of Vehicle
CE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V064000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
West Coach Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or West Coach At 909-464-1025.
Vehicle Manufacturer
West Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20081231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
83
Date Owners Notified
20090224
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
West Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20090223
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403