NHTSA Recall 80V043000
Filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Component: Unknown Or Other. Reported 1980-04-09. An estimated 830 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE CHAIN DRIVE WELDMENT MAY FAIL UNDER A LIFT LOAD ALLOWING THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE TOP KNUCKLE JOINT WELDMENT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.
What the manufacturer will do
MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REPAIR WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR COSTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT, CHAIN DRIVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PLATFORM FALLS, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TOWHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS COULD RESULT. THE FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
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