NHTSA Campaign 06V151000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported May 2, 2006 · 87 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005, AND FEBRUARY 16, 2006. THE FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

Consequence

THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE DURING OPERATION AND CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS OR BYSTANDERS.

Remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE LIFTS BY ADDING REINFORCEMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICE AT 336-889-4871.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2005 87
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2006 87

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.