NHTSA Recall 08V467000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V467000; Date: Sep. 16, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow 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 ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems 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.
How to Fix:
Moroney is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or moroney at 1-508-792-2878.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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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