NHTSA recall 07V024000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Orion I and 1 more
Reported Feb 1, 20073,637 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NABuilt Nov 1, 1987 – Apr 30, 1998
The defect
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it IS possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
The risk
While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
The remedy
Daimlerchrysler commercial IS working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.