Recall 08V469000: Trolley enterprises, inc.

Report received

Sep 16, 2008

Manufacturer

Trolley enterprises, inc.

Potentially affected

7vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Trolley is recalling 7 my 2005-2006 trolley buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems 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.

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

Trolley is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on september 11, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or trolley at 1-954-429-3100.