NHTSA Recall 09V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V015000; Date: Jan. 15, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford E-350; 2006 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Leader Industries
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 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:
Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.
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 16, 2009
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