NHTSA Recall 08V675000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V675000; Date: Dec. 18, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: A Work Of Art Mfg.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
A work of art is recalling 3 my 2007 e350 vans built on Ford chassis and 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 on 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:
A work of art 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 a work of art at 1-574-537-8187.
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: Jan 15, 2009
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