Ford elkhart coach has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts.
The short version
ELKHART COACH reported a problem with the equipment adaptive/mobility. Here is what owners need to know.
ELKHART COACH HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE.
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
ELKHART COACH IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-128.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Ford E-350 |
| 2007–2009 | Ford E-450 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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