1992 SUNLINE POWER UNIT Recall

Campaign:

93V209000 on 12/15/1993

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

12/31/1991 - 11/30/1993

Affected:

222

Defect:

The vehicle operators are not aware that the wheelchair hydraulic system needs to be cycled on a daily basis to insure that the pressure required to hold it in the stowed position has not bled off. if the hydraulic pressure is not sufficient to hold the platform in the stowed position and the vehicle makes a left turn, the lift can move. the movement causes the brake interlock to activate, abruptly stopping the vehicle.

Consequence:

If the abrupt stop happens while the vehicle is intraffic, an accident involving following vehicles can occur. also, passengersin the vehicle can be injured.

Correction:

A decal instructing the operators of the vehicle to cycle the hydraulic lift system daily will be sent to the owners for installation on the engine cover.

Notes:

System: equipment; wheel chair lift.vehicle description: specialty vehicle, people mover, equipped with a riconmodel s-2000 platform-type wheelchair lift.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chance coach service center at 1-316-942-7411. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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