NHTSA recall 06V194000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mid Bus Guide XL
The defect
Certain 2005 guide XL school buses manufactured between june 2005 and january 2006 equipped with ricon's 1200, 2000, and 5500 series platform wheelchair lifts. the platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
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 june 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.