Make : NEOPLAN | Model : AN460 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980401 - 19980630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V242003 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20000405 | Date Added to Database: 20000503 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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Component: OTHER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 319 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
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Remedy:
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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