NHTSA Recall 08V643000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V643000; Date: Dec. 4, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford E-450
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: New York Bus Sales, Llc
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a Ford school bus, model e450. The vehicle fails 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:
New york bus sales 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 new york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.
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: Dec 5, 2008
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