Recalls for 2007 Cable Car Trolley Bus

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-12-17
Description
Great american trolley is recalling 5 my 2006-2007 cable car trolley buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  403, platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.  

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Great american trolley is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or great american trolley at 1-800-422-8366.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .