DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2009-10-15DescriptionNabi is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 416 model standard floor city transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through october 5, 2009, equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.
ConsequenceThe lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Corrective ActionNabi will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by lift-u free of charge. The safety recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844 or 1-256-831-4296 ext. 1307.
NotesOwners 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.