NHTSA Recall 08V653000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V653000; Date: Dec. 10, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Willard's Garage & Rhino Lining Of Billi
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Willard's is recalling 1 my 2006 Ford econoline e350 equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. This 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:
Willard's 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 willard's at 1-406-259-1472.
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: Jun 23, 2008
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