NHTSA Recall 08V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V496000; Date: Sep. 25, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford E-450; 2007 Ford E-450; 2006 GMC 5500; 2007 GMC 5500; 2006 Workhorse Class A; 2007 Workhorse Class A
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: La Boit Inc.
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 Ford e-450, GMC 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles 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.
How to Fix:
La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640.
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 12, 2008
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