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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V167📅 Apr 18, 2007

2006 US Bus Sturdibus & 2006 US Bus Universe recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain my 2006 Sturdibus and Universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts. The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

💥 The risk

In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

🔧 The fix

U.S. Bus is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06E101). The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners CAN contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-3984 or ricon at 800-322-2884.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V167000
Manufacturer
U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
25
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 25, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V167 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V167?

2006 US Bus Sturdibus & 2006 US Bus Universe. 25 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized US Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-2884.