NHTSA Recall 08V466000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V466000; Date: Sep. 16, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Freightliner MT55; 2006 Moroney B180
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Moroney Body Works, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Moroney body works is recalling 1 my 2006 b180 (freightliner mt55) bookmobile step van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift for failing 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 to Fix:
Moroney 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 moroney at 1-508-792-2878.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 16, 2008
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