NHTSA Recall 09V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V096000; Date: Mar. 24, 2009
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford E-series; 2006 Ford E-series; 2007 Ford E-series
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: New England Wheels
Affected Units:: 513
Recall Summary:
New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 Ford e-series commercial vans. These vehicles fail 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 england wheels 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 england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Apr 21, 2009
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