Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V650000RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS V (Vehicle)601/05/2009ODIRIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS12/10/200812/10/2008571404
Defect SummaryRifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and 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.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryRac 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 rac at 1-800-627-1707.
NotesCustomers 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.
08V649000RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS V (Vehicle)601/05/2009ODIRIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS12/09/200812/09/2008571403
Defect SummaryRifled air conditioning (rac) is recalling 6 my 2001 chevrolet express private transport, my 2005 thomas built fs65, my 2006-2007 monitour bus, and my 2007 c-2 school bus vehicles built on freightliner, and gm chassis and 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 SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryRac 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 rac at 1-800-627-1707.
NotesCustomers 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
0010205/18/2001619205Product emission campaign emission label error. *tt05/18/2001
0010202/02/2001618058Incorect vehicle emission control labels. *jb04/03/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
02/13/2001401/28/2001
 Consumer states the air conditioner is inoperable, dealer has attempted to repair several times. *slc
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
15
 Knocking on front end and faulty rear end. *la parts were replaced twice on the front and rear end of the vehicle. the radio was replaced, the power steering was noisy, the mirror vibrated when traveling at a high speed. the exhaust system was emitting white smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over 15 times *jb