Recall 08V493000: 2005–2006 Glaval Universal and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 24, 2008

Manufacturer

Glaval bus division

Potentially affected

171vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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

Glaval bus is recalling 171my 2005-2006 universal, primetime, titan, and apollo transit and shuttle 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 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

Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Glaval Titan0 complaints
• 2006 Glaval Titan0 complaints
• 2005 Glaval Universal0 complaints
• 2006 Glaval Universal0 complaints