Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E079000 Reported September 12, 2006

Fmvss 403/wheelchair lifts

Maxon Lift Corp. · N/A · 197 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E079000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Maxon Lift Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
197
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 12, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain maxon wheelchair lifts, model wl-7 and wl-7a, p/nos 266700-05, 266700-07, 266700-08, 268000-03, and 268000-04, manufactured between april 1, 2005, and may 20, 2006, installed as original equipment on various buses and sold as replacement equipment. bending occurs on the locking bracket attachments and in the ramp extrusion which fail to conform to the loading requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Safety Consequence

The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of buses that had the lifts installed as original equipment and maxon will notify owners of the replacement lifts. the recall began on may 23, 2007. owners may contact maxon at 562-404-6727.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Maxon Lift Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 06E079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E079000?

NHTSA recall 06E079000 was issued by Maxon Lift Corp. on September 12, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 403/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 197 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Maxon Lift Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E079000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.