Recall 08V-499: 2006–2007 Federal Coach Cross Country, 2006 Federal Coach Spirit I and 1 more
FEDERAL COACH, LLC recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2008, covering about 5 vehicles.
The problem
Federal coach is recalling 5 my 2006 ford 158g, ford 202g, and my 2006-2007 gmc 232 transit and shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Federal coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or federal coach at 1-479-646-6800.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL COACH, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V499000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Coach Cross Country | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Federal Coach Spirit I | 2006 | All years |
| Federal Coach Spirit III | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-499?
Federal coach is recalling 5 my 2006 ford 158g, ford 202g, and my 2006-2007 gmc 232 transit and shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How is recall 08V-499 fixed?
Federal coach is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or federal coach at 1-479-646-6800.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.