NHTSA recall 07V172000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Nabi 416 and 1 more
Reported Apr 20, 2007846 vehicles affectedNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Feb 1, 1993 – Mar 1, 1996
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 wheel chair, a person with no shoes 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
Lift-u IS conducting this recall (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. the recall began on april 24, 2007. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or nabi at 256-831-4296.