NHTSA Recall 08V526000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V526000; Date: Oct. 8, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Bluebird TC2000; 2007 Chevrolet 5500; 2007 Dodge Sprinter; 2004 Ford E450; 2007 Freightliner Book Mobile; 2006 International BUS; 2005 Thomas Built BUS; 2006 Thomas Built BUS
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 Ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built bus, my 2006 International bus, my 2007 Chevrolet 5500, freightliner and Dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles 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 system accessible 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:
Matthews is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mattews specialty at 336-297-9600.
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: Oct 22, 2008
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