NHTSA Recall 08V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V536000; Date: Oct. 6, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford E-150; 2007 Ford E-150; 2008 Ford E-150; 2006 Ford E-250; 2007 Ford E-250; 2008 Ford E-250; 2006 Ford E-350; 2007 Ford E-350; 2008 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Accubuilt, Inc.
Affected Units:: 890
Recall Summary:
Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 Ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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:
Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about October 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
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 28, 2008
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