Recall 09V039000: 2006 Dodge Sprinter and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 29, 2009

Manufacturer

OBS, INC.

Potentially affected

3vehicles

Model years

2006–2007

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

Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird and dodge sprinter school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Remedy

Obs 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 obs at 1-330-453-3725.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Blue Bird A3FE0 complaints
• 2006 Dodge Sprinter0 complaints