NHTSA recall 06V133000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Girardin MB II and 1 more
The defect
Certain girardin my 2005 and 2006 mb IV school and commercial buses and 2006 mb II school buses manufactured between june 29, 2005, and may 10, 2006, and equipped with ricon k-series wheelchair lifts, p/n k5505-f1020000a & k2010-f1020000a. the welding process may not have achieved full penetration along the seam of the vertical arms. improperly welded vertical arms will not allow the lift to stow properly.
The risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
The remedy
Ricon IS conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm IS cracked free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact girardin at 819-477-8222.